Ohio, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bureau County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
582 Population 909/sq mi density
$54,688 Median Income $28,441 per capita
$98,100 Home Value $155,865 Zillow
$722 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$54,688 median income, 12.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,100 home value, $722/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ohio 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. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 35.9 inches of snow annually.

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)

Geography

Elevation888 ft (271 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density909/sq mi
Coordinates41.5550°N, 89.4603°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBureau County County
Nearest AirportIllinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 35.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.52"

Air Quality

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

8 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 48 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 92 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 19 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 139 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 63 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 115 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 93 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

620 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 74 fatalities, 1,160 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 93 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 36 km 2
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 85 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 43 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 86 km 24
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 72 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 50 km 2
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 37 km 8
May 9, 1995 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 94 km 1
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 82 km 1
May 13, 1974 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in

Ohio has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.5").

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