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Thompsonville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Franklin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
475 Population 234/sq mi density
$46,023 Median Income $30,526 per capita
$85,700 Home Value $163,381 Zillow
$708 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 1,915 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,023 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,700 home value, $708/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Thompsonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation480 ft (146 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates37.9113°N, 88.7650°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score81.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.3 / 100
Community Resilience68.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

136 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 98 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 113 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 99 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 89 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 71 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 117 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 98 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 129 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 99 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 144 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 94 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 98 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 135 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 97 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 32 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 112 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 119 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 122 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 80 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

527 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 77 fatalities, 1,181 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 47 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 82 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 26 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 97 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 75 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 46 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 78 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 34 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 49 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 67 km 11
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 79 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 43 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 62 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 91 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 90 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 87 km 24
May 6, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 59 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 38 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 75 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 75 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 49 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 41 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 47 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 41 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 42 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 57 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 52 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 39 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 85 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 53 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 60 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 52 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in

Thompsonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.8").

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