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Braidwood, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
6,175
Population
1,165/sq mi density
$83,365
Median Income
$40,677 per capita
$205,900
Home Value
$274,245 Zillow
$1,089
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
161
Violent Crime/100K
548 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,365 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$205,900 home value, $1,089/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Braidwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 567 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2702°N, 88.2234°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grundy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joliet Regional (JOT) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Braidwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.4").