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Owaneco, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
744 Population 1,617/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $19,897 per capita
$96,300 Home Value $103,979 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
175 Violent Crime/100K 1,946 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,300 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Owaneco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation619 ft (189 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,617/sq mi
Coordinates39.4814°N, 89.1949°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChristian County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.1 / 100
Community Resilience85.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 143 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 70 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 135 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 76 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 147 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 52 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 128 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 70 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 125 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 104 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 71 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 105 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 140 km
Sep 10, 2023 9 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.7 146 km
Sep 14, 2011 8 km NW of Mount Erie, Illinois M2.7 128 km
Apr 16, 1991 4 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.7 142 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 148 km
Jun 16, 2022 4 km ESE of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.5 143 km
May 17, 2022 6 km NNW of Mount Vernon, Illinois M2.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

667 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 635 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 49 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 53 km 2
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 19 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 45 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 94 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 64 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 61 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 47 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 28, 1976 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 41 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Owaneco has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.0").

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