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Argenta, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Macon County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
838
Population
1,289/sq mi density
$75,313
Median Income
$38,871 per capita
$107,200
Home Value
$186,194 Zillow
$1,208
Median Rent
20.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
171
Violent Crime/100K
741 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,313 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,200 home value, $1,208/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Argenta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9855°N, 88.8197°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Macon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0498 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.66 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Argenta has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.9").