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Pierron, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bond County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
378 Population 518/sq mi density
$62,750 Median Income $28,510 per capita
$103,400 Home Value $130,268 Zillow
$992 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$62,750 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,400 home value, $992/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pierron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation534 ft (163 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density518/sq mi
Coordinates38.7792°N, 89.5918°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBond County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

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

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 138 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 146 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 113 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 37 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 106 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 127 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 121 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 77 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 72 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 56 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 142 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 33 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 112 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 107 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 128 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 122 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 115 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 62 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 67 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

640 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,148 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 83 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 42 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 47 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 84 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 92 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 71 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 41 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 73 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 83 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 89 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 61 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 96 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 51 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 82 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 30 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Pierron has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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