Compton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
222
Population
1,306/sq mi density
$52,321
Median Income
$23,264 per capita
$75,900
Home Value
$209,074 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$52,321 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,900 home value, $875/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Compton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6941°N, 89.0863°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Compton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.6").