Emington, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Livingston County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
90
Population
1,125/sq mi density
$90,313
Median Income
$37,383 per capita
$75,800
Home Value
$227,703 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$90,313 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Emington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9694°N, 88.3578°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Livingston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joliet Regional (JOT) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Emington has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.6").