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Waltonville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Perry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
315 Population 254/sq mi density
$69,583 Median Income $32,602 per capita
$96,100 Home Value $113,855 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,261 Violent Crime/100K 6,224 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,100 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Waltonville 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

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates38.2161°N, 89.0382°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

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

108 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 M5.2 104 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 129 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 106 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 115 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 95 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 105 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 149 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 126 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 139 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 101 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 105 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 103 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 144 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 69 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 149 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 112 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 140 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 66 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 108 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

526 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 959 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 24 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 43 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 67 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 50 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 47 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 8 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 69 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 81 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 95 km 2
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 31 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 19, 1991 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 95 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 67 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF3 59 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 99 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 94 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 94 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 91 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 83 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 88 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 81 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 83 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 94 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 94 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 57 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 93 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 57 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 98 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 59 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Waltonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").

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