Rio, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
210 Population 677/sq mi density
$62,917 Median Income $29,852 per capita
$104,700 Home Value $164,950 Zillow
$771 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,700 home value, $771/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation779 ft (237 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density677/sq mi
Coordinates41.1093°N, 90.3988°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMercer County County
Nearest AirportQuad Cities International (MLI)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 26.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience85.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 28, 2004.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 131 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

678 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 545 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 88 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 96 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 83 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 97 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 95 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 93 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 86 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 66 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 56 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 100 km 1
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 58 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 59 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 59 km
2006 HSB 003 674 58 km
2004 HSB 009 608 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in

Rio has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.7").

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