Fithian, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
546 Population 1,437/sq mi density
$77,292 Median Income $34,074 per capita
$114,000 Home Value $174,023 Zillow
$1,031 Median Rent 50.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$77,292 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,000 home value, $1,031/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fithian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation662 ft (202 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,437/sq mi
Coordinates40.1144°N, 87.8750°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyVermilion County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.18"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.2 / 100
Community Resilience87.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 High
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

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 59 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 135 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 121 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 104 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 92 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 71 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 150 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 80 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 132 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 149 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

649 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 864 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 88 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 84 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 86 km 28
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 28 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 6 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 32 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 69 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 100 km 1
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 34 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 25 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
July 74°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in

Fithian has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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