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Stonington, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
667 Population 1,450/sq mi density
$58,438 Median Income $30,665 per capita
$101,000 Home Value $128,514 Zillow
$869 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
217 Violent Crime/100K 1,276 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,438 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $869/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Stonington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,450/sq mi
Coordinates39.6385°N, 89.1920°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChristian County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 13.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.1 / 100
Community Resilience85.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 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 88 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 149 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 81 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 69 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 145 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 88 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 143 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 88 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 114 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 122 km
Sep 14, 2011 8 km NW of Mount Erie, Illinois M2.7 142 km
May 17, 2022 6 km NNW of Mount Vernon, Illinois M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

727 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 628 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1977 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 38 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 45 km 2
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 30 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 69 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 54 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 94 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 53 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 100 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 53 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 52 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 28, 1976 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 48 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in

Stonington has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.9").

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