Environment in Illinois
8 indicators covering environment for Illinois.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -1.48 Percentage change | 2025 | down 159.4% | 1226th |
| Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -1.37 Percentage change | 2025 | down 154.6% | 1268th |
| Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -2.51 Percentage change | 2024 | down 179.9% | 158th |
| Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -2.16 Percentage change | 2024 | down 170.6% | 323rd |
| River flooding exposure — Cropland share exposed to river flooding | 4.5 Percentage of agricultural land area | 2022 | down 0.6% | 995th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Grassland | 8,417 Square kilometres | 2022 | down 1.0% | 229th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Loss of cropland | 1,693 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 45.8% | 175th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Gain of artificial surfaces | 1,427 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 48.7% | 121st |