Smithfield, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Fulton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
169 Population 360/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $34,473 per capita
$52,000 Home Value $120,580 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 14.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation631 ft (192 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates40.4744°N, 90.2949°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 21.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.05"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.80"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.9 / 100
Community Resilience77.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

653 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 647 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 64 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 89 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 87 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 12 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 59 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 95 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 16 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 66 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 85 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 82 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 32 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 39 km 1
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 9 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 98 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 99 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 99 km
2006 HSB 003 674 97 km
2004 HSB 009 608 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Driest

Smithfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (1.8").

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