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Hanaford, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Franklin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
327 Population 324/sq mi density
$59,500 Median Income $29,020 per capita
$56,100 Home Value $163,381 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 1,915 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,500 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanaford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density324/sq mi
Coordinates37.9552°N, 88.8310°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score81.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.3 / 100
Community Resilience68.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 99 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 113 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 101 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 94 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 73 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 100 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 121 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 131 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 105 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 144 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 96 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 100 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 138 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 98 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 39 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 116 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 122 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 125 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 84 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

530 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 80 fatalities, 1,169 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 39 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 75 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 33 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 93 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 78 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 46 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 75 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 31 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 64 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 42 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 84 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 45 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 66 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 95 km 3
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 93 km 24
May 6, 2003 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 65 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 38 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 76 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 76 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 57 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 49 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 54 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 48 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 50 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 63 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 60 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 39 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 85 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 60 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 56 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 59 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in

Hanaford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.8").

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