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East Peoria, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Tazewell County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
22,485 Population 1,087/sq mi density
$71,763 Median Income $39,435 per capita
$160,800 Home Value $172,335 Zillow
$894 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
312 Violent Crime/100K 1,822 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,763 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,800 home value, $894/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
312 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
East Peoria experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²)
Population Density1,087/sq mi
Coordinates40.6734°N, 89.5418°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTazewell County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.2 / 100
Community Resilience94.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
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 M4.2 103 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 117 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 129 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

711 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 694 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 6 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 23 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 72 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 23 km 0
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 88 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 31 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 68 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 43 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 43 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 90 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in

East Peoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.5").

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