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Findlay, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Shelby County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
671 Population 729/sq mi density
$55,625 Median Income $29,622 per capita
$90,800 Home Value $145,620 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
156 Violent Crime/100K 469 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,800 home value, $842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Findlay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density729/sq mi
Coordinates39.5223°N, 88.7546°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyShelby County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 12.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.0 / 100
Community Resilience81.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 141 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 141 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 142 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 130 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 113 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 142 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 142 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 140 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 83 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 143 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 123 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 142 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 41 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 59 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 132 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 85 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 116 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 137 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 141 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

693 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 614 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 76 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 91 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 31 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 85 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 91 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 75 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 14 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 79 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Findlay has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.0").

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