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Divernon, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,262 Population 1,661/sq mi density
$72,936 Median Income $31,171 per capita
$123,900 Home Value $158,881 Zillow
$839 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$72,936 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,900 home value, $839/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Divernon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,661/sq mi
Coordinates39.5704°N, 89.6536°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySangamon County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 16.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.0 / 100
Community Resilience92.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 90 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 116 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 80 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 148 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 88 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 145 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 101 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 143 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 137 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 112 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 137 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 143 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 146 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 119 km
May 17, 2022 6 km NNW of Mount Vernon, Illinois M2.5 147 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

675 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 631 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1977 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 20 km 2
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 97 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 28 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 20 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 49 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 28 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 49 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 97 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 35 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 28 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 88 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 9 km 0
Jul 28, 1976 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 17 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.7 in

Divernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.8").

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