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Phillipstown, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · White County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
46 Population 170/sq mi density
$142,200 Home Value $97,540 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
847 Violent Crime/100K 1,331 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
847 violent crimes/100K (123% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Phillipstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density170/sq mi
Coordinates38.1429°N, 88.0181°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.3 / 100
Community Resilience78.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

82 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 36 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 37 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 28 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 134 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 36 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 39 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 134 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 33 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 89 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 139 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 37 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 36 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 48 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 134 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 46 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 38 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 128 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 37 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 138 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

503 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 878 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 75 km 8
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 41 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 59 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 43 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 94 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 85 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 9 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 59 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 41 km 24
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 66 km 1
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 87 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 93 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 78 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 65 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 88 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 63 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 66 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 80 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 99 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 80 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 62 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 66 km
2024 PLEASANT VALLEY RX 899 94 km
2021 ONE HORSE GAP RX 865 80 km
2024 COPPEROUS BRANCH RX 744 89 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Phillipstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.8").

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