Gifford, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Champaign County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
816
Population
1,855/sq mi density
$76,875
Median Income
$37,461 per capita
$170,500
Home Value
$226,633 Zillow
$742
Median Rent
14.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,875 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,500 home value, $742/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Gifford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,855/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3078°N, 88.0214°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Champaign County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vermilion Regional (DNV) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 68.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0442 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.56 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.11 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.3 / 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 High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in |
Gifford has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.0").