Albany, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
783
Population
732/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$34,142 per capita
$147,800
Home Value
$172,669 Zillow
$721
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,800 home value, $721/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Albany experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 31.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 657 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 732/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7861°N, 90.2164°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clinton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Quad Cities International (MLI) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0477 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.32 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Albany has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.5").