Oreana, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Macon County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,183 Population 2,517/sq mi density
$93,194 Median Income $36,680 per capita
$129,100 Home Value $185,020 Zillow
$921 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$93,194 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,100 home value, $921/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Oreana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density2,517/sq mi
Coordinates39.9378°N, 88.8685°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMacon County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 13.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.84"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %65.0%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0498 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)2.66 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.8 / 100
Community Resilience91.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 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 M3.8 136 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 124 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 79 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 102 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 125 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 135 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 117 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 123 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

803 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 792 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 97 km 3
May 5, 1977 EF4 48 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 16 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 74 km 2
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 59 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 30 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 79 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 60 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in

Oreana has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.8").

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