Kansas, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Edgar County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
905 Population 887/sq mi density
$65,515 Median Income $34,472 per capita
$66,300 Home Value $112,374 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
468 Violent Crime/100K 312 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$65,515 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,300 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
468 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kansas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density887/sq mi
Coordinates39.5545°N, 87.9396°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEdgar County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.54"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.6 / 100
Community Resilience70.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 123 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 122 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 123 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 64 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 75 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 126 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 123 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 112 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 122 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 104 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 123 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 127 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 132 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 123 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 40 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 96 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 110 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 136 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 93 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

526 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 364 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 73 km 6
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 63 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 95 km 1
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 63 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 21 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in

Kansas has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.5").

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