Varna, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Marshall County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
425 Population 1,417/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $26,315 per capita
$89,000 Home Value $206,237 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $838/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Varna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,417/sq mi
Coordinates41.0352°N, 89.2243°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportIllinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.7 / 100
Community Resilience92.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 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 55 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 78 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 144 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 80 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 147 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 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

685 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 704 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 91 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 54 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 28 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 99 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 96 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 39 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 24 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 80 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 91 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 94 km 1
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 99 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 96 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in

Varna has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.6").

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