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Wenonah, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Montgomery County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
30 Population 20/sq mi density
$98,750 Median Income $34,997 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $91,834 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
316 Violent Crime/100K 1,537 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$98,750 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
316 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wenonah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation672 ft (205 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates39.3200°N, 89.2880°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience76.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 144 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 125 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 53 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 83 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 112 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 39 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 130 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 53 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 102 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 59 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 109 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 137 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 86 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 120 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 135 km
Sep 10, 2023 9 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.7 141 km
Apr 16, 1991 4 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.7 137 km
Sep 14, 2011 8 km NW of Mount Erie, Illinois M2.7 120 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 143 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

661 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 597 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 60 km 2
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 91 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 14 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 48 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 33 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 56 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 99 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 96 km 2
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 68 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 56 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 51 km 0
Jul 28, 1976 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in

Wenonah has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.0").

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