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Willisville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
416 Population 1,067/sq mi density
$57,813 Median Income $31,654 per capita
$54,400 Home Value $97,125 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
154 Violent Crime/100K 891 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$57,813 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,400 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Willisville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,067/sq mi
Coordinates37.9828°N, 89.5898°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.6 / 100
Community Resilience65.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
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 High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 92 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 77 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 134 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 115 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 124 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 134 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 104 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 129 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 129 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 101 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 130 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 140 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 120 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 128 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 103 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 75 km
Feb 6, 1993 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri M3.3 147 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 130 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 54 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

587 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,085 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 32 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 47 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 50 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 89 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 40 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 93 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 45 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 89 km 4
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 56 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 33 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 67 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 95 km 6
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 40 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 72 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RED SHALE UNIT RX (2,123 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 56 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 68 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 68 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 99 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 88 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 56 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 76 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 76 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 23 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 23 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 14 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 83 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 51 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 55 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 84 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 21 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 84 km
2024 HERRIN FLATS RX 713 58 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Willisville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.4").

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