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New Haven, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Gallatin County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
528 Population 426/sq mi density
$33,977 Median Income $21,176 per capita
$50,400 Home Value $102,334 Zillow
$471 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 3,200 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$33,977 median income, 24.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,400 home value, $471/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
New Haven enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation411 ft (125 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density426/sq mi
Coordinates37.8984°N, 88.1268°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGallatin County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.3 / 100
Community Resilience17.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

108 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 65 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 66 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 34 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 111 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 137 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 65 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 44 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 146 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 118 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 61 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 65 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 133 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 26 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 65 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 143 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 108 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 148 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 66 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 67 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,118 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 51 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 49 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 85 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 71 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 89 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 94 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 23 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 86 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 88 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 27 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 41 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 31 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 54 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 65 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 87 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 50 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 38 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 62 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 35 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 39 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 63 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 52 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 51 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 52 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 71 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 68 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 52 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 34 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 39 km
2024 PLEASANT VALLEY RX 899 65 km
2021 ONE HORSE GAP RX 865 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Driest
October 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in

New Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and September the driest (2.8").

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