East Galesburg, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Knox County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
676
Population
493/sq mi density
$65,750
Median Income
$41,719 per capita
$106,000
Home Value
$154,639 Zillow
$791
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,750 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $791/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
East Galesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 25.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9428°N, 90.3110°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Quad Cities International (MLI) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in |
East Galesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (2.1").