Westfield, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clark County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
418 Population 427/sq mi density
$62,986 Median Income $31,271 per capita
$72,000 Home Value $108,073 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$62,986 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,000 home value, $910/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Westfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation766 ft (233 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density427/sq mi
Coordinates39.4555°N, 87.9964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.5%
Unhealthy Days0

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

43 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
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 111 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 113 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 74 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 66 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 115 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 118 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 112 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 112 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 112 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 115 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 112 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 122 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 112 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 30 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 106 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 149 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 101 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 126 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

524 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 347 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 61 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 62 km 6
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 74 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 56 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 19 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 62 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 21, 1961 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in

Westfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.5").

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