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Dahlgren, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Hamilton County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
631 Population 619/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $18,542 per capita
$68,800 Home Value $140,131 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,261 Violent Crime/100K 6,224 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,800 home value, $814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dahlgren 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 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation516 ft (157 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density619/sq mi
Coordinates38.1981°N, 88.6847°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0471 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.8 / 100
Community Resilience75.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

98 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 75 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 142 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 77 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 84 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 102 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 149 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 76 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 95 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 116 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 72 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 76 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 145 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 46 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 74 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 113 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 41 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 79 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 84 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 139 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

508 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 80 fatalities, 1,142 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 51 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 71 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 56 km 8
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 20 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 91 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 85 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 59 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 89 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 36 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 77 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 95 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 50 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 100 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 89 km 24
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 17 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 8 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 88 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 68 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 76 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 65 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 78 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 63 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 66 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 79 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 69 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 79 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 78 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 79 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 90 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 92 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 84 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 78 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Dahlgren has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.5").

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