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Harmon, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
81 Population 368/sq mi density
$57,083 Median Income $37,223 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $202,542 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
92 Violent Crime/100K 1,522 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Harmon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 31.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density368/sq mi
Coordinates41.7235°N, 89.5539°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportIllinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 31.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.2 / 100
Community Resilience82.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 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 62 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 92 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 10 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 144 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 71 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 111 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 92 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

594 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 796 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 26 km 2
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 76 km 24
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 92 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 67 km 2
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 57 km 8
May 9, 1995 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 62 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 66 km 1
May 13, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 17, 1972 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 94 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 19, 1966 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Harmon has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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