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Newman, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Edgar County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
796 Population 1,305/sq mi density
$73,526 Median Income $33,836 per capita
$106,700 Home Value $84,191 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,526 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,700 home value, $768/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Newman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation647 ft (197 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,305/sq mi
Coordinates39.7970°N, 87.9877°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEdgar County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 23.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.6 / 100
Community Resilience70.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 150 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 149 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 60 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 102 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 118 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 150 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 106 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 149 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 146 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 150 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 150 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 57 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 123 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 86 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 150 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 60 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 119 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 95 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 128 km
Sep 10, 2023 9 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.7 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

597 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 533 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 97 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 99 km 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 100 km 6
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 36 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 84 km 1
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 70 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 32 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 29 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 97 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Newman has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.1").

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