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Gilman, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,576 Population 649/sq mi density
$65,729 Median Income $35,112 per capita
$108,900 Home Value $143,745 Zillow
$702 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 2,101 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$65,729 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,900 home value, $702/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Gilman 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 44.4 inches. The area receives 24.7 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 Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density649/sq mi
Coordinates40.7605°N, 88.0009°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFord County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 24.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.8 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 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 M4.2 108 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 120 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 141 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 117 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 112 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 115 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 149 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 143 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

716 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 836 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 94 km 3
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 87 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 18
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 47 km 1
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 71 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 37 km 1
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 89 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 70 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 68 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 44 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 67 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 69 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 70 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 69 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 70 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Gilman has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.5").

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