Pearl, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Scott County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
101 Population 67/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $24,875 per capita
$54,200 Home Value $130,002 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pearl experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation599 ft (183 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates39.4627°N, 90.6197°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience82.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 142 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 145 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 138 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 109 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 104 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 137 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 110 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 116 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 149 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 62 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

573 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 660 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 93 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 87 km 3
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 85 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 100 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 99 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 92 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 84 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 68 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 83 km 1
May 9, 1995 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 63 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 85 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.3 in

Pearl has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.1").

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