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Radom, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Washington County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
129 Population 123/sq mi density
$53,958 Median Income $32,689 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $131,563 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 270 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,958 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Radom experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates38.2798°N, 89.1921°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.1 / 100
Community Resilience98.5 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

96 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 M5.2 115 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 131 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 117 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 129 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 101 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 116 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 140 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 113 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 146 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 117 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 84 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 114 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 120 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 149 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 119 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 64 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 76 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 111 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 118 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

551 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,019 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 23 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 94 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 27 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 81 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 71 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 54 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 95 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 69 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 10 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 92 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 87 km 2
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 41 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 19, 1991 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RED SHALE UNIT RX (2,123 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 98 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 98 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 98 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 69 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 57 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 56 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 56 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 98 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 75 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 66 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 57 km
2024 HERRIN FLATS RX 713 67 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 57 km
2013 UNNAMED 651 94 km
2024 HAMPTON RX 628 66 km
2022 FINK SANDSTONE RX 601 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Radom has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.2").

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