Elkhart, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
442
Population
236/sq mi density
$98,750
Median Income
$41,335 per capita
$123,200
Home Value
$152,422 Zillow
$768
Median Rent
11.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,750 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,200 home value, $768/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Elkhart 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 38.7 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually.
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 | 681 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0123°N, 89.4761°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Logan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in |
Elkhart has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").