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Anchor, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
243
Population
1,429/sq mi density
$70,536
Median Income
$21,837 per capita
$93,700
Home Value
$164,651 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
150
Violent Crime/100K
1,676 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,536 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Anchor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 773 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,429/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5681°N, 88.5385°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Anchor has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.5").