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Cisne, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Wayne County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
610 Population 968/sq mi density
$56,563 Median Income $29,440 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $146,604 Zillow
$621 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
431 Violent Crime/100K 2,311 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,563 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $621/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cisne 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 48.0 inches. The area receives 11.6 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 Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation457 ft (139 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density968/sq mi
Coordinates38.5139°N, 88.4371°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.0 / 100
Community Resilience53.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
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

66 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 49 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 50 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 82 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 143 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 49 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 92 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 77 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 47 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 50 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 47 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 75 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 74 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 52 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 9 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 51 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 95 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 79 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 77 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 50 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 69 fatalities, 951 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 86 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 89 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 93 km 8
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 83 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 51 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 30 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 7 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 57 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 100 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 62 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 54 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 51 km 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 95 km 24
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 31 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 19, 1991 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 76 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 66 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 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in

Cisne has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").

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