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Strawn, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
92 Population 180/sq mi density
$75,000 Home Value $154,361 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
150 Violent Crime/100K 1,676 property/100K
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Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Strawn 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates40.6537°N, 88.4000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFord County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 24.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 99 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 132 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 147 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 147 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 144 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 136 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 132 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 113 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 149 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

751 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 687 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 99 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 97 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 64 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 88 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 99 km 8
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 100 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 76 km 1
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 83 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 83 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 79 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 85 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 87 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 87 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 87 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Strawn has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.5").

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