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Delavan, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Tazewell County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,600 Population 1,111/sq mi density
$69,038 Median Income $29,467 per capita
$118,400 Home Value $124,845 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
125 Violent Crime/100K 2,305 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$69,038 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Delavan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,111/sq mi
Coordinates40.3710°N, 89.5461°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTazewell County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 12.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.2 / 100
Community Resilience94.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
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 Moderate
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

2 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 M4.2 133 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

802 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 785 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 28 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 51 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 64 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 29 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 51 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 70 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 66 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 62 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 51 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 46 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 18 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 33 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 93 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Delavan has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.6").

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