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Summerfield, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Clair County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
358 Population 688/sq mi density
$58,661 Median Income $36,187 per capita
$84,100 Home Value $167,222 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 47.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
38 Violent Crime/100K 502 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,661 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Summerfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation477 ft (145 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density688/sq mi
Coordinates38.5957°N, 89.7496°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Clair County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)14.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.12 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.9 / 100
Community Resilience74.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 145 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 116 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 144 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 122 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 58 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 82 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 150 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 118 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 73 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 79 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 68 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 122 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 53 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 106 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 111 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 91 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 139 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 140 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 91 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

621 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,183 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 72 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 100 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 33 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 36 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 70 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 74 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 68 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 32 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 96 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 42 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 64 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 89 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 93 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KINKAID RX (1,215 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 91 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 91 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 84 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 90 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 90 km
2022 BLOWDOWN 16 RX 553 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in

Summerfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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