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Patoka, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bond County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
544 Population 486/sq mi density
$62,344 Median Income $30,774 per capita
$77,500 Home Value $127,666 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,344 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value, $811/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Patoka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation506 ft (154 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates38.7541°N, 89.0958°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBond County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.7 / 100
Community Resilience76.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 110 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 112 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 144 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 111 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 109 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 121 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 112 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 109 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 118 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 13 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 72 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 114 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 138 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 113 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 95 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 47 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 95 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 67 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 147 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

564 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 45 fatalities, 562 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 76 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 48 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 78 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 90 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 53 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 91 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 83 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 78 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 55 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 80 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 59 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 84 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Patoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.0").

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