Sign In Register

Roodhouse, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Greene County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,662 Population 1,471/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $26,464 per capita
$70,300 Home Value $75,899 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
325 Violent Crime/100K 1,136 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,300 home value, $703/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
325 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Roodhouse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation657 ft (200 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,471/sq mi
Coordinates39.4841°N, 90.3740°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreene County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.4 / 100
Community Resilience67.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 125 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 126 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 121 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 130 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 144 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 107 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 125 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 111 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 145 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 118 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 71 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

596 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 775 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 84 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 88 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 91 km 3
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 65 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 85 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 84 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 47 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 71 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 63 km 1
May 9, 1995 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 76 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 22 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in

Roodhouse has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.5").

View full weather details →