Brocton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Edgar County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
262
Population
460/sq mi density
$58,393
Median Income
$28,454 per capita
$74,700
Home Value
$84,191 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,393 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Brocton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 661 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 460/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7154°N, 87.9336°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Edgar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vermilion Regional (DNV) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Brocton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.9").