Henning, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
245 Population 161/sq mi density
$79,375 Median Income $30,035 per capita
$77,200 Home Value $111,529 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$79,375 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,200 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Henning 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually.

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)

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates40.3069°N, 87.7010°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyVermilion County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 12.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.92"

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

7 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 64 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 121 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 101 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 118 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 62 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 93 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

623 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 840 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 66 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 53 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 78 km 28
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 30 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 59 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 77 km 1
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 58 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in

Henning has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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