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Richview, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Washington County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
242 Population 210/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $30,126 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $126,944 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
778 Violent Crime/100K 4,848 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
778 violent crimes/100K (105% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Richview 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

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density210/sq mi
Coordinates38.3759°N, 89.1803°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

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

87 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 M5.2 113 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 141 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 115 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 131 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 112 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 114 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 142 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 111 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 141 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 114 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 112 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 89 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 130 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 117 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 53 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 72 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 115 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 114 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 132 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

558 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 62 fatalities, 1,011 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 34 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 24 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 89 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 64 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 64 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 91 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 80 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 14 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 87 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 97 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 95 km 2
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 39 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 45 km 0
Nov 19, 1991 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 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 78 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 79 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 67 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 67 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 65 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 86 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 76 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 67 km
2024 HERRIN FLATS RX 713 77 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 67 km
2024 HAMPTON RX 628 77 km
2022 BLOWDOWN 16 RX 553 71 km
2019 PINE HILLS RX 542 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Richview has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.1").

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