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Tamaroa, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Perry County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
562 Population 585/sq mi density
$48,194 Median Income $27,204 per capita
$76,600 Home Value $129,059 Zillow
$1,031 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 270 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,194 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,600 home value, $1,031/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tamaroa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density585/sq mi
Coordinates38.1363°N, 89.2293°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.1 / 100
Community Resilience82.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

125 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 M5.2 122 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 115 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 124 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 130 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 86 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 123 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 141 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 147 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 141 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 142 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 120 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 123 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 78 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 136 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 121 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 140 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 142 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 105 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 80 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

562 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 67 fatalities, 1,024 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 7 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 82 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 37 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 71 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 73 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 98 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 68 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 82 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 38 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 21 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 53 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 65 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 100 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 98 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 76 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 50 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RED SHALE UNIT RX (2,123 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 53 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 82 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 82 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 95 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 89 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 89 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 88 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 89 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 98 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 54 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 92 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 98 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 41 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 97 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 41 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 98 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Tamaroa has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.4").

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