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Kane, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jersey County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
246 Population 456/sq mi density
$57,794 Median Income $26,865 per capita
$81,100 Home Value $138,029 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 2,899 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,794 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,100 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kane 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 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation562 ft (171 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density456/sq mi
Coordinates39.1905°N, 90.3512°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJersey County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %72.3%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0508 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience82.8 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 133 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 109 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 123 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 115 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 104 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 146 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 146 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 127 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 131 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 136 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 75 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 99 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 78 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 115 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 132 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 85 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 136 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 135 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 129 km
Jun 6, 2017 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

620 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,175 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 56 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 59 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 77 km 21
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 84 km 2
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 96 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 82 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 55 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 86 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 66 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 53 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 78 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 60 km 1
May 9, 1995 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.7 in

Kane has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.6").

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