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Allendale, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Wabash County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
491 Population 1,584/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $37,405 per capita
$83,500 Home Value $147,668 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 2,164 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,500 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Allendale 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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,584/sq mi
Coordinates38.5276°N, 87.7103°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWabash County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 15.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.6 / 100
Community Resilience56.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very 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

69 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 18 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 16 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 59 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 17 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 115 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 62 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 149 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 118 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 21 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 42 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 17 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 98 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 19 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 14 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 132 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 57 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 15 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 107 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 112 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 51 fatalities, 703 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 98 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 73 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 21 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 66 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 8 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 52 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 56 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 78 km 24
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 32 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICEVILLE RX (671 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Allendale has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.6").

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