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Red Bud, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Monroe County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,789 Population 1,446/sq mi density
$68,051 Median Income $35,268 per capita
$170,300 Home Value $251,106 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
228 Violent Crime/100K 371 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,051 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,300 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Bud enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density1,446/sq mi
Coordinates38.2075°N, 90.0024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 9.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 122 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 118 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 80 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 145 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 142 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 102 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 146 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 40 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 120 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 125 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 69 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 86 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 91 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 98 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 103 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 107 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 69 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 82 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 119 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

628 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 99 fatalities, 1,629 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 67 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 54 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 54 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 72 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 61 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 89 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 72 km 4
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 71 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 63 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 73 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 81 km 1
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 85 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 61 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 90 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 82 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 66 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 67 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 52 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 92 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 99 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 96 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 99 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 100 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 100 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 91 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 98 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 97 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 83 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 83 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 98 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,196 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in

Red Bud has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.1").

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