Seymour, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Piatt County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
333 Population 3,700/sq mi density
$135,500 Home Value $311,291 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Seymour experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation700 ft (213 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density3,700/sq mi
Coordinates40.1068°N, 88.4271°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPiatt County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.00"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 102 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 147 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 148 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 84 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 130 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 118 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 111 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 142 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 130 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

735 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 523 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1977 EF4 72 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 47 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 26 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 31 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 41 km 1
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 78 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 22 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 35 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 33 km 0
Jul 21, 1961 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in

Seymour has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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