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Keensburg, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Wabash County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
149 Population 573/sq mi density
$73,906 Median Income $35,130 per capita
$80,600 Home Value $127,952 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 2,164 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,906 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Keensburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density573/sq mi
Coordinates38.3518°N, 87.8683°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWabash County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.6 / 100
Community Resilience56.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very 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

72 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 11 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 12 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 40 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 11 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 123 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 47 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 127 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 63 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 9 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 11 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 74 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 12 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 126 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 44 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 12 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 11 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 119 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 96 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 82 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

506 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 668 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 54 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 36 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 58 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 16 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 63 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 32 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 79 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 59 km 24
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 75 km 1
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 24 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DENNISON HOLLOW RX (1,573 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 89 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 93 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 88 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 93 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 629 100 km
2024 GIBBONS CREEK RX 579 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Keensburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.6").

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