Germantown Hills, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,425 Population 1,957/sq mi density
$141,719 Median Income $54,008 per capita
$265,300 Home Value $338,728 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$141,719 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$265,300 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Germantown Hills 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.

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)

Geography

Elevation756 ft (230 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,957/sq mi
Coordinates40.7706°N, 89.4689°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoodford County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.88"

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 90 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 106 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 116 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

695 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 651 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 19 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 12 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 83 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 24 km 0
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 18 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 75 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 72 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 56 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 51 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 55 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 64 km 2
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Germantown Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.9").

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