Arlington, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Bureau County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
181
Population
453/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$33,689 per capita
$103,400
Home Value
$163,140 Zillow
$1,018
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,400 home value, $1,018/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Arlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 25.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 737 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 453/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4715°N, 89.2479°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bureau County County |
| Nearest Airport | Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Arlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (1.7").