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Valier, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Perry County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
596 Population 532/sq mi density
$41,288 Median Income $24,388 per capita
$70,400 Home Value $56,644 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,534 Violent Crime/100K 14,724 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$41,288 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,400 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,534 violent crimes/100K (304% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Valier 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

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density532/sq mi
Coordinates38.0180°N, 89.0437°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

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

133 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 M5.2 112 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 109 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 114 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 113 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 73 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 113 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 127 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 132 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 123 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 109 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 140 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 113 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 58 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 111 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 122 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 127 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 90 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 129 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 118 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

528 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,005 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 19 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 91 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 57 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 50 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 79 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 83 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 56 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 79 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 25 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 29 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 52 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 49 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 82 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 87 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 46 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 79 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 80 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 38 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 73 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 73 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 74 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 68 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 69 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 67 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 69 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 78 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 77 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 39 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 83 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 77 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 42 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 76 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.4 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) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°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

Valier has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.5").

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