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Kenney, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
349 Population 1,246/sq mi density
$75,313 Median Income $44,139 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $137,655 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 46.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
309 Violent Crime/100K 1,669 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$75,313 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
309 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kenney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation652 ft (199 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,246/sq mi
Coordinates40.0979°N, 89.0861°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLogan County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.4 / 100
Community Resilience82.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 139 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 105 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 119 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 139 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 136 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 148 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

822 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 867 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 71 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 81 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 22 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 41 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 65 km 2
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 81 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 43 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 100 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 33 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Kenney has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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