Dana, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Livingston County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
166 Population 755/sq mi density
$55,833 Median Income $19,411 per capita
$83,000 Home Value $235,575 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$55,833 median income, 28.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Dana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation671 ft (205 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density755/sq mi
Coordinates40.9565°N, 88.9500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLivingston County County
Nearest AirportIllinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 21.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.84"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.4 / 100
Community Resilience90.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 56 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 119 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 94 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 133 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 79 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 145 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 121 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

715 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 56 fatalities, 998 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 95 km 29
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 64 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 36 km 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 87 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 76 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 41 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 43 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 78 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 80 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 84 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 89 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 89 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 81 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Dana has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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