Woodlawn, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Washington County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
646 Population 760/sq mi density
$70,455 Median Income $35,187 per capita
$130,500 Home Value $129,300 Zillow
$905 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$70,455 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,500 home value, $905/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Woodlawn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation493 ft (150 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density760/sq mi
Coordinates38.3283°N, 89.0345°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.18"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.1 / 100
Community Resilience98.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

91 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 M5.2 101 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 140 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 103 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 118 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 108 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 102 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 129 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 132 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 99 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 102 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 100 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 77 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 124 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 105 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 59 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 61 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 103 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 125 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 130 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

535 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 57 fatalities, 960 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 33 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 38 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 78 km 8
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 50 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 59 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 80 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 7 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 27 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 32 km 0
Nov 19, 1991 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 90 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 62 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 28, 1976 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 18, 1975 EF3 85 km 0
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 73 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 92 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 93 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 74 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 68 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 68 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 68 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 91 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 93 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 83 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 70 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 69 km
2024 HERRIN FLATS RX 713 71 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 651 93 km
2021 UNNAMED 629 97 km
2024 HAMPTON RX 628 71 km
2022 FINK SANDSTONE RX 601 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Woodlawn has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.7").

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