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Westervelt, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Shelby County County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
24 Population 267/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
303 Violent Crime/100K 1,669 property/100K
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Overall
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Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
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303 violent crimes/100K
Westervelt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation651 ft (198 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density267/sq mi
Coordinates39.4791°N, 88.8612°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyShelby County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.0 / 100
Community Resilience81.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 142 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 142 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 143 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 140 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 118 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 143 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 143 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 141 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 75 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 144 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 121 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 143 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 48 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 52 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 126 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 77 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 125 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 142 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 142 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

680 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 602 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 78 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 36 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 78 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 94 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 72 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 47 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 19 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 59 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 35 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Westervelt has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.1").

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