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Bone Gap, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Wabash County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
187 Population 322/sq mi density
$44,167 Median Income $27,658 per capita
$67,000 Home Value $127,952 Zillow
$481 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
847 Violent Crime/100K 1,331 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$44,167 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,000 home value, $481/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
847 violent crimes/100K (123% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bone Gap enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density322/sq mi
Coordinates38.4449°N, 87.9976°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWabash County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 11.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

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

70 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 10 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 11 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 54 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 11 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 136 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 61 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 140 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 57 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 8 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 11 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 77 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 8 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 111 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 31 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 13 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 12 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 106 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 86 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 111 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

499 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 684 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 43 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 45 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 47 km 1
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 19 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 96 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 51 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 36 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 71 km 24
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 39 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DENNISON HOLLOW RX (1,573 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 93 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 97 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Bone Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.6").

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