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Omaha, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Gallatin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
276 Population 373/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $26,325 per capita
$44,600 Home Value $134,027 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 3,200 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$44,600 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Omaha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation405 ft (123 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density373/sq mi
Coordinates37.8897°N, 88.3064°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGallatin County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.87"

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

115 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 73 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 141 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 74 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 50 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 97 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 128 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 73 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 59 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 150 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 69 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 124 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 73 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 124 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 72 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 11 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 133 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 137 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 96 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 64 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

528 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,150 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 85 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 37 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 99 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 94 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 97 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 43 km 1
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 80 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 73 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 80 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 39 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 89 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 32 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 53 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 47 km 24
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 68 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 57 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 72 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 42 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 28 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 51 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 44 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 26 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 30 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 55 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 44 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 44 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 44 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 100 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 62 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 60 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 44 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 25 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in

Omaha has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.9").

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