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Panola, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
32 Population 74/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $41,216 per capita
$123,200 Home Value $180,977 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
319 Violent Crime/100K 1,593 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Panola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates40.7828°N, 89.0202°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoodford County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 21.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 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 76 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 139 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 110 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 99 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 141 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

737 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 741 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 50 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 26 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 89 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 32 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 60 km 2
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 56 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 59 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 87 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 17, 1972 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 97 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Panola has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").

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