Deer Creek, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
566 Population 1,048/sq mi density
$87,813 Median Income $43,344 per capita
$141,400 Home Value $243,963 Zillow
$1,108 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,813 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,400 home value, $1,108/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Deer Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,048/sq mi
Coordinates40.6295°N, 89.3317°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoodford County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 22.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.77"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.76"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 99 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 122 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 124 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

744 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 715 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 20 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 19 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 87 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 43 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 40 km 0
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 90 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 84 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 32 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 73 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 69 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 91 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 56 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 84 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 29°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in

Deer Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.8").

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