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Janesville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cumberland County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
14 Population 233/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 482 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Janesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation690 ft (210 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates39.3752°N, 88.2450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCumberland County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.2 / 100
Community Resilience88.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

46 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 M5.2 107 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 107 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 108 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 97 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 110 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 70 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 141 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 108 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 107 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 135 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 99 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 108 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 102 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 108 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 7 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 128 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 131 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 78 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 103 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

546 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 421 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 67 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 55 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 35 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 20 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 67 km 1
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 53°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in

Janesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.1").

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