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West Union, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clark County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
164 Population 91/sq mi density
$72,969 Median Income $37,234 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
248 Violent Crime/100K 1,973 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,969 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
West Union experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation475 ft (145 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates39.2137°N, 87.6666°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0460 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.7 / 100
Community Resilience67.1 / 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 Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

49 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 87 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 86 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 135 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 87 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 138 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 76 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 90 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 35 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 87 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 98 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 99 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 87 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 136 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 86 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 103 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 86 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 59 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 109 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 149 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

471 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 561 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 84 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 49 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 81 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 88 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in

West Union has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").

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