Saunemin, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Livingston County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
407 Population 1,770/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $24,580 per capita
$88,400 Home Value $153,818 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,400 home value, $1,188/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Saunemin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation687 ft (209 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,770/sq mi
Coordinates40.8922°N, 88.4053°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLivingston County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 14.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.18"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.60"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.4 / 100
Community Resilience90.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 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 M3.8 120 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 126 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 112 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 147 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 88 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 144 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 122 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

736 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,424 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 88 km 29
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 93 km 2
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 99 km 33
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 41 km 1
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 97 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 66 km 2
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 83 km 8
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 57 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 59 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 71 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 61 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 63 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 63 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 57 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 63 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in

Saunemin has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.6").

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