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Ramsey, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Fayette County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
998 Population 899/sq mi density
$50,664 Median Income $19,455 per capita
$58,000 Home Value $140,279 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
270 Violent Crime/100K 2,654 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,664 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,000 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ramsey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation613 ft (187 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density899/sq mi
Coordinates39.1457°N, 89.1103°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.5 / 100
Community Resilience92.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
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

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 131 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 132 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 132 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 131 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 124 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 132 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 130 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 100 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 134 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 33 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 133 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 72 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 110 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 14 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 90 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 137 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 34 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 148 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 136 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

639 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 621 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 86 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 85 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 78 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 96 km 1
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 84 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 95 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 93 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 39 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 94 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 52 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 75 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 86 km 2
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 51 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Ramsey has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.0").

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