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Emden, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
374 Population 1,558/sq mi density
$68,875 Median Income $41,545 per capita
$111,300 Home Value $124,845 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 2,622 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,875 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Emden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,558/sq mi
Coordinates40.2982°N, 89.4851°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLogan County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.4 / 100
Community Resilience82.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 138 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 144 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 146 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

809 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 814 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 37 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 57 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 70 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 21 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 60 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 64 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 71 km 0
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 100 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 47 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 39 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 12 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 59 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 40 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 97 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Emden has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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