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Stonefort, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Saline County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
389 Population 268/sq mi density
$53,365 Median Income $24,539 per capita
$83,300 Home Value $181,219 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
532 Violent Crime/100K 1,783 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,365 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,300 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
532 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Stonefort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation431 ft (131 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density268/sq mi
Coordinates37.6215°N, 88.7041°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaline County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience61.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

211 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 M5.2 117 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 96 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 118 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 93 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 51 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 117 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 87 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 105 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 102 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 113 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 109 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 117 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 116 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 82 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 35 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 90 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 94 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 52 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 132 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 80 fatalities, 1,216 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 70 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 9 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 99 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 49 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 73 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 42 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 80 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 69 km 11
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 81 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 80 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 28 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 77 km 1
May 10, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 60 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 80 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 85 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 62 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 27 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 34 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 61 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 61 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 23 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 25 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 16 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 26 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 26 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 25 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 25 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 26 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 34 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 67 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 26 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 25 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Stonefort has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.0").

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