Sorento, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Montgomery County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
503 Population 629/sq mi density
$48,333 Median Income $23,921 per capita
$52,900 Home Value $58,320 Zillow
$617 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,333 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,900 home value, $617/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sorento enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation583 ft (178 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density629/sq mi
Coordinates39.0008°N, 89.5748°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.27"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience76.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 39 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 122 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 126 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 115 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 140 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 99 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 90 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 47 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 34 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 133 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 131 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 85 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 61 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 119 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 134 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 96 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 48 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 80 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 93 km
Sep 10, 2023 9 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

661 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 873 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 66 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 57 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 92 km 3
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 91 km 1
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 84 km 2
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 50 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 49 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 96 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 36 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 100 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 56 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 69 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 65 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 55 km 2
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.6 in

Sorento has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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