LaPlace, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Moultrie County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
130
Population
200/sq mi density
$67,125
Median Income
$30,322 per capita
$80,500
Home Value
$139,923 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$67,125 median income, 14.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,500 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
LaPlace 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. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 695 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7975°N, 88.7145°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Moultrie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in |
LaPlace has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.8").