Yale, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jasper County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
54 Population 93/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $23,385 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $123,908 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Yale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 16.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation557 ft (170 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates39.1203°N, 88.0246°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJasper County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 16.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.61"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience74.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very 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

54 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 75 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 75 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 127 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 76 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 132 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 101 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 78 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 36 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 131 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 76 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 146 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 75 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 131 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 76 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 103 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 79 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 76 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 37 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 87 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

462 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 419 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 86 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 28 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 72 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 74 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 25 km 6
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 64 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 50 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 22, 1960 EF3 74 km 0
Feb 10, 1959 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Yale has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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