Bismarck, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

510 Population 689/sq mi density

$76,875 Median Income $31,782 per capita

$110,300 Home Value $179,960 Zillow

$817 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$76,875 median income, 5.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$110,300 home value, $817/mo rent

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bismarck experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	53.1°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation	679 ft (207 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	689/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2594°N, 87.6113°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Vermilion County County
Nearest Airport	Vermilion Regional (DNV) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 12.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.99"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.92"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	70.2 / 100
Community Resilience	87.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Jun 17, 2021	Illinois-Indiana border region	M3.8	55 km
Dec 20, 1990	5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana	M3.7	112 km
Apr 14, 2000	4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana	M3.6	92 km
May 13, 2025	7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois	M3.3	117 km
Dec 17, 1990	Illinois-Indiana border region	M3.2	53 km
Dec 16, 1996	3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana	M3.1	86 km
Mar 15, 2025	6 km W of Dwight, Illinois	M2.6	119 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

627 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 859 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994	EF4	61 km	3
Mar 20, 1976	EF4	57 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	49 km	18
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	67 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	68 km	28
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	47 km	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	77 km	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	67 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	90 km	0
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	33 km	1
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	58 km	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	85 km	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	93 km	0
Jun 2, 1980	EF3	50 km	1
Jun 25, 1978	EF3	58 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	83 km	1
Aug 10, 1974	EF3	93 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	61 km	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	11 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	90 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2000	UNNAMED	1,602	81 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	32°F (-0°C)	1.9 in	Driest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.6 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.9 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.3 in
June	72°F (22°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
July	75°F (24°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.0 in
September	67°F (20°C)	3.0 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.9 in
December	32°F (0°C)	2.3 in

Bismarck has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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