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Xenia, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clay County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
340 Population 694/sq mi density
$44,107 Median Income $26,462 per capita
$79,200 Home Value $132,772 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 2,351 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,107 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,200 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Xenia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation537 ft (164 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density694/sq mi
Coordinates38.6373°N, 88.6375°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.0 / 100
Community Resilience88.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 69 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 70 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 105 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 149 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 70 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 115 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 68 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 86 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 70 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 67 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 91 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 31 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 72 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 52 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 71 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 85 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 44 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 56 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 73 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

470 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 31 fatalities, 434 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 82 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 75 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 46 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 16 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 77 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 55 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 58 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 72 km 1
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 33 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 93 km 2
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 88 km 6
Jul 28, 1976 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 52 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF3 49 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF3 15 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in

Xenia has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").

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