Penfield, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

195 Population 750/sq mi density

$94,531 Median Income $36,533 per capita

$97,200 Home Value $208,802 Zillow

52°F Avg Temperature

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

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

A+

Economy

4.9 / 5.0

$94,531 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$97,200 home value, /mo rent

Education

1.2 / 5.0

2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Penfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.3°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation	706 ft (215 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	750/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3047°N, 87.9443°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Vermilion County County
Nearest Airport	Vermilion Regional (DNV) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"

6% above US avg

Snowfall 25.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.61"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	70.2 / 100
Community Resilience	87.0 / 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 High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

7 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	77 km
Dec 20, 1990	5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana	M3.7	137 km
Apr 14, 2000	4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana	M3.6	118 km
May 13, 2025	7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois	M3.3	110 km
Dec 17, 1990	Illinois-Indiana border region	M3.2	81 km
Dec 16, 1996	3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana	M3.1	101 km
Mar 15, 2025	6 km W of Dwight, Illinois	M2.6	99 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

684 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 949 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994	EF4	86 km	3
Mar 20, 1976	EF4	92 km	0
Mar 20, 1976	EF4	82 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	72 km	18
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	95 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	97 km	28
Apr 17, 1963	EF4	98 km	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	20 km	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	61 km	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	94 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	86 km	0
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	21 km	1
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	37 km	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	83 km	0
Jun 2, 1980	EF3	78 km	1
Jun 25, 1978	EF3	84 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	80 km	1
Aug 10, 1974	EF3	86 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	41 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	62 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2000	UNNAMED	1,602	82 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	2.0 in	Driest
March	40°F (5°C)	2.6 in
April	52°F (11°C)	4.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.3 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
July	76°F (24°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.3 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.3 in
November	42°F (5°C)	3.2 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	2.2 in

Penfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.0").

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