Homer Glen, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Will County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
24,516
Population
1,104/sq mi density
$128,546
Median Income
$51,637 per capita
$400,000
Home Value
$529,748 Zillow
$1,737
Median Rent
43.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
16
Violent Crime/100K
293 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$128,546 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
16 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Homer Glen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 33.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 767 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 22.2 sq mi (57.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6052°N, 87.9524°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Will County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joliet Regional (JOT) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| 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 | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in |
Homer Glen has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").