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Keenes, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Wayne County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
63 Population 485/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $35,562 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
431 Violent Crime/100K 2,311 property/100K
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Keenes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation450 ft (137 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density485/sq mi
Coordinates38.3386°N, 88.6419°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.0 / 100
Community Resilience53.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

81 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 67 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 69 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 86 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 118 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 68 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 97 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 65 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 103 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 68 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 59 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 66 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 129 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 71 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 73 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 28 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 69 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 117 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 54 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 126 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

498 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 69 fatalities, 932 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 60 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 71 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 72 km 8
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 18 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 30 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 75 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 77 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 74 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 39 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 81 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 81 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 51 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 94 km 24
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 8 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 23 km 0
Nov 19, 1991 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 94 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RED SHALE UNIT RX (2,123 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 83 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 91 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 79 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 93 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 76 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 94 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 94 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 93 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 91 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 93 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 76 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 80 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 98 km
2021 ONE HORSE GAP RX 865 93 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in

Keenes has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.4").

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