Hoopeston, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Warren County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,039 Population 1,366/sq mi density
$55,180 Median Income $27,731 per capita
$63,400 Home Value $84,196 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
406 Violent Crime/100K 2,074 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,180 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,400 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
406 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hoopeston 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 20.3 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

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density1,366/sq mi
Coordinates40.4608°N, 87.6636°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 20.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.96"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience61.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 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 77 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 131 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 110 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 135 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 150 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 68 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 109 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

648 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 880 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 60 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 45 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 83 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 88 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 45 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 66 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 60 km 1
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 72 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 81 km 0
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 59 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) 2.0 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 53°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in

Hoopeston has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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