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Shumway, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Effingham County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
217 Population 658/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $27,152 per capita
$103,400 Home Value $221,770 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 44.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
412 Violent Crime/100K 3,241 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,400 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
412 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Shumway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation657 ft (200 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density658/sq mi
Coordinates39.1834°N, 88.6532°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEffingham County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0488 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.0 / 100
Community Resilience95.0 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

48 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 M5.2 105 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 105 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 106 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 138 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 87 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 106 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 106 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 104 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 58 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 84 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 107 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 107 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 34 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 37 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 97 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 124 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 135 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 62 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 111 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

559 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 475 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 42 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 70 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 60 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 93 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 27 km 6
Jul 28, 1976 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 72 km 1
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Shumway has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.1").

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