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Smithboro, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bond County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
171 Population 184/sq mi density
$27,500 Median Income $17,653 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $163,743 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
270 Violent Crime/100K 2,654 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$27,500 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithboro 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 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation550 ft (168 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates38.8946°N, 89.3399°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBond County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.7 / 100
Community Resilience76.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 136 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 137 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 137 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 141 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 135 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 137 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 142 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 134 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 139 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 16 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 98 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 138 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 131 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 102 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 69 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 83 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 119 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 31 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 11 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

628 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 40 fatalities, 568 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 91 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 54 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 71 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 72 km 1
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 100 km 2
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 64 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 58 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 81 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 55 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 65 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 76 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 52 km 2
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 84 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Smithboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.9").

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