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New Bedford, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bureau County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
48 Population 300/sq mi density
$73,800 Home Value $142,747 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 1,024 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher
New Bedford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 35.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates41.5115°N, 89.7182°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBureau County County
Nearest AirportIllinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 35.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.7 / 100
Community Resilience80.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 68 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 113 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 33 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 85 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 135 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 114 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

617 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 368 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 52 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 100 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 27 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 79 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 73 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 67 km 2
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 47 km 8
May 9, 1995 EF3 25 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 48 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 69 km 1
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 81 km 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

New Bedford has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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