Homer, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,130
Population
1,153/sq mi density
$75,833
Median Income
$57,995 per capita
$125,700
Home Value
$189,115 Zillow
$956
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,833 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,700 home value, $956/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Homer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 672 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0330°N, 87.9578°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Vermilion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vermilion Regional (DNV) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in |
Homer has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.2").