Weldon, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · De Witt County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
323 Population 1,196/sq mi density
$60,083 Median Income $30,882 per capita
$89,300 Home Value $124,697 Zillow
$936 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,083 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,300 home value, $936/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Weldon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,196/sq mi
Coordinates40.1216°N, 88.7497°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDe Witt County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 20.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.95"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.2 / 100
Community Resilience95.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 149 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 129 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 146 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 92 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 123 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 145 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 147 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 134 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 138 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 138 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

828 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 818 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 89 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 90 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 45 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 36 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 91 km 2
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 51 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 72 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 68 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 43 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 77 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Weldon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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