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Tallula, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
595 Population 1,123/sq mi density
$60,156 Median Income $33,218 per capita
$96,900 Home Value $242,911 Zillow
$1,094 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,156 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, $1,094/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Tallula experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,123/sq mi
Coordinates39.9457°N, 89.9366°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySangamon County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.0 / 100
Community Resilience92.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 138 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 128 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 136 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 148 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

720 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 851 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 81 km 3
May 13, 1995 EF4 56 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 30 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 57 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 8 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 32 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 65 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 53 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 19 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 67 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 21 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Tallula has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.5").

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