Olivet, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermillion County County

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

156 Population 103/sq mi density

$129,500 Home Value $96,906 Zillow

52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

116 Violent Crime/100K 814 property/100K

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

116 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Olivet 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 Average	51.5°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	671 ft (205 m)
Area	2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density	103/sq mi
Coordinates	39.9461°N, 87.6396°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Vermillion County County
Nearest Airport	Vermilion Regional (DNV) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"

6% above US avg

Snowfall 23.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	23.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.7 / 100
Community Resilience	74.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021	Illinois-Indiana border region	M3.8	33 km
Nov 11, 1991	3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois	M3.8	116 km
Dec 20, 1990	5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana	M3.7	95 km
Apr 14, 2000	4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana	M3.6	79 km
May 13, 2025	7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois	M3.3	88 km
Dec 17, 1990	Illinois-Indiana border region	M3.2	53 km
May 10, 2012	0 km NW of Emison, Indiana	M3.1	128 km
Dec 16, 1996	3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana	M3.1	54 km
Apr 24, 1990	5 km SW of Newton, Illinois	M2.9	120 km
May 10, 2012	1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana	M2.7	127 km
Mar 15, 2025	6 km W of Dwight, Illinois	M2.6	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

582 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 821 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994	EF4	83 km	3
Mar 20, 1976	EF4	80 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	75 km	18
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	81 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	66 km	28
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	82 km	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	55 km	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	60 km	0
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	33 km	1
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	54 km	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	68 km	0
Jun 2, 1980	EF3	51 km	1
Jun 25, 1978	EF3	78 km	0
Aug 10, 1974	EF3	64 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	51 km	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	37 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	40 km	0
May 15, 1968	EF3	75 km	0
Apr 29, 1963	EF3	48 km	0
Apr 22, 1963	EF3	95 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	29°F (-2°C)	2.1 in
March	41°F (5°C)	3.2 in
April	52°F (11°C)	4.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.4 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.2 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in
November	42°F (6°C)	3.6 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	2.9 in

Olivet has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.1").

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