Dawson, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
555
Population
703/sq mi density
$82,880
Median Income
$39,447 per capita
$97,500
Home Value
$236,936 Zillow
$805
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,880 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, $805/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dawson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 596 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8530°N, 89.4619°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sangamon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in |
Dawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.0").