Latham, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
322
Population
1,193/sq mi density
$76,667
Median Income
$32,500 per capita
$79,000
Home Value
$156,235 Zillow
$936
Median Rent
16.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,667 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,000 home value, $936/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Latham 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 38.7 inches. The area receives 18.7 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 | 619 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9670°N, 89.1623°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Christian County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.0 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| 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) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in |
Latham has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").