Arthur, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Moultrie County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,024
Population
1,510/sq mi density
$52,115
Median Income
$32,701 per capita
$146,200
Home Value
$193,151 Zillow
$841
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
487
Violent Crime/100K
443 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,115 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,200 home value, $841/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
487 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Arthur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,510/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7145°N, 88.4696°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Moultrie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vermilion Regional (DNV) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in |
Arthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.0").