Whiteash, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Williamson County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
320 Population 368/sq mi density
$109,149 Median Income $40,633 per capita
$270,000 Home Value $103,742 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,149 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$270,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Whiteash enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation442 ft (135 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density368/sq mi
Coordinates37.7838°N, 88.9307°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilliamson County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.84"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience78.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

167 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 M5.2 118 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 93 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 119 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 106 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 52 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 101 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 118 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 116 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 110 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 114 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 119 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 117 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 96 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 117 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 46 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 102 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 64 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 104 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 135 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

558 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 57 fatalities, 974 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 43 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 95 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 84 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 27 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 80 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 58 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 66 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 96 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 18 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 49 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 57 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 95 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 24 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 82 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 76 km 3
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 94 km 2
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 88 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 79 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 54 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 18 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 55 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 55 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 49 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 47 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 42 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 47 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 47 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 52 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 52 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 19 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 64 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 64 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 52 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 45 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 51 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.2 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in

Whiteash has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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