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Willow Hill, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Richland County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
266 Population 256/sq mi density
$34,464 Median Income $20,052 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
350 Violent Crime/100K 1,889 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$34,464 median income, 10.1% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Willow Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates38.9958°N, 88.0218°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRichland County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.9 / 100
Community Resilience88.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

59 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 62 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 61 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 113 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 62 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 119 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 112 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 29 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 64 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 137 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 62 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 133 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 61 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 139 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 62 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 66 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 101 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 62 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 87 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

447 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 491 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 92 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 75 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 22 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 61 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 11 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 96 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 95 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 73 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 63 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Willow Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.3").

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