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Lake City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Moultrie County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
103
Population
264/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
180
Violent Crime/100K
809 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7536°N, 88.7186°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Moultrie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Lake City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.9").