Amboy, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,396
Population
386/sq mi density
$76,667
Median Income
$33,814 per capita
$132,600
Home Value
$185,279 Zillow
$880
Median Rent
22.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
90
Violent Crime/100K
90 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$76,667 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,600 home value, $880/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Amboy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 750 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7159°N, 89.3409°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Amboy has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.7").