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Wenona, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Marshall County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,006 Population 1,359/sq mi density
$40,921 Median Income $29,942 per capita
$88,900 Home Value $116,633 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
202 Violent Crime/100K 3,437 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,921 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,900 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wenona 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 24.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation688 ft (210 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,359/sq mi
Coordinates41.0487°N, 89.0523°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportIllinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 24.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

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 48 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 112 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 81 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 132 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 72 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 139 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 114 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

710 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,007 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 91 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 92 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 64 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 36 km 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 86 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 81 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 32 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 29 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 85 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 86 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 92 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 93 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 92 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 83 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in

Wenona has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.5").

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