St. Francisville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lawrence County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
578 Population 771/sq mi density
$64,583 Median Income $36,224 per capita
$58,400 Home Value $147,668 Zillow
$943 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$64,583 median income, 17.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,400 home value, $943/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Francisville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density771/sq mi
Coordinates38.5919°N, 87.6475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 15.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.16"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.4 / 100
Community Resilience47.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively 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

67 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 26 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 24 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 67 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 26 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 113 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 69 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 141 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 115 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 30 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 35 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 25 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 142 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 107 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 27 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 23 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 63 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 135 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 24 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 104 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

460 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 53 fatalities, 739 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 98 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 20 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 81 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 72 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 17 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 50 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 65 km 1
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 86 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 98 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 38 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 16 km 0
Oct 24, 1967 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICEVILLE RX (671 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in

St. Francisville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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