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Witt, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Montgomery County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
844 Population 681/sq mi density
$52,813 Median Income $25,836 per capita
$49,500 Home Value $80,119 Zillow
$529 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,813 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,500 home value, $529/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Witt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density681/sq mi
Coordinates39.2538°N, 89.3488°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience76.2 / 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 Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 147 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 123 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 47 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 89 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 106 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 37 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 123 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 46 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 105 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 57 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 103 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 128 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 78 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 112 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 126 km
Sep 10, 2023 9 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.7 142 km
Apr 16, 1991 4 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.7 137 km
Sep 14, 2011 8 km NW of Mount Erie, Illinois M2.7 118 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 134 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

663 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 605 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 93 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 63 km 2
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 83 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 18 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 46 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 29 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 65 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 90 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 87 km 2
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 100 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Witt has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.0").

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