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Taylor Springs, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Montgomery County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
691 Population 652/sq mi density
$45,323 Median Income $28,150 per capita
$67,100 Home Value $151,578 Zillow
$781 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
294 Violent Crime/100K 1,111 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,323 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,100 home value, $781/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
294 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Taylor Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density652/sq mi
Coordinates39.1319°N, 89.4950°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience76.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 124 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 42 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 142 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 104 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 99 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 149 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 42 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 111 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 39 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 143 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 145 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 150 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 59 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 95 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 114 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 110 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 63 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 96 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 107 km
Sep 10, 2023 9 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

657 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 684 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 79 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 72 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 71 km 2
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 64 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 33 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 45 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 100 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 26 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 81 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 72 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 69 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 70 km 2
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Taylor Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.0").

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