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Scottville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Greene County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
81 Population 81/sq mi density
$63,500 Median Income $40,074 per capita
$110,200 Home Value $142,395 Zillow
$450 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,500 median income, 26.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,200 home value, $450/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Scottville 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

Elevation652 ft (199 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates39.4777°N, 90.1038°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreene County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

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

11 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 M3.4 107 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 105 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 103 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 124 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 111 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 112 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 113 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 136 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 121 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 83 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

634 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 829 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 84 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 97 km 3
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 46 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 80 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 61 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 24 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 60 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 41 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 88 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 92 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 24 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 95 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in

Scottville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.7").

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