Bay View Gardens, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Peoria County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
287
Population
504/sq mi density
$46,875
Median Income
$26,156 per capita
$116,700
Home Value
$119,696 Zillow
$748
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $748/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bay View Gardens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8138°N, 89.5280°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Peoria County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Downing - Peoria International (PIA) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 68.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0489 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in |
Bay View Gardens has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.9").