Stoy, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lawrence County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
201 Population 216/sq mi density
$76,056 Median Income $24,016 per capita
$102,200 Home Value $123,908 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,056 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Stoy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 14.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation467 ft (142 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates38.9968°N, 87.8336°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 14.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.41"

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

58 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 61 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 60 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 111 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 61 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 115 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 104 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 15 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 64 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 123 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 61 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 138 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 61 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 126 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 75 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 60 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 117 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 61 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 59 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 137 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

449 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 445 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 100 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 38 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 66 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 58 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 22 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 99 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 85 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 44 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 22, 1960 EF3 72 km 0
Feb 10, 1959 EF3 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in Wettest
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Stoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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