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Wilsonville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Macoupin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
492 Population 513/sq mi density
$49,038 Median Income $27,270 per capita
$86,000 Home Value $67,486 Zillow
$878 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
331 Violent Crime/100K 2,579 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,038 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,000 home value, $878/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
331 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilsonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°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 40.0 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation641 ft (195 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density513/sq mi
Coordinates39.0690°N, 89.8551°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMacoupin County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 16.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0477 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.61 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.7 / 100
Community Resilience72.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 143 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 64 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 146 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 120 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 136 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 116 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 71 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 111 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 60 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 144 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 127 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 106 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 86 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 144 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 82 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 62 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 81 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 88 km
Sep 14, 2011 8 km NW of Mount Erie, Illinois M2.7 146 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

666 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,143 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 80 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 46 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 74 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 88 km 21
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 77 km 2
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 39 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 55 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 88 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 42 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 84 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 32 km 1
May 9, 1995 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 93 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 44 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 55 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 63 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Wilsonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.9").

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