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Leland Grove, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,595 Population 2,532/sq mi density
$126,944 Median Income $98,633 per capita
$261,500 Home Value $316,855 Zillow
$1,227 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
485 Violent Crime/100K 2,364 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$126,944 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$261,500 home value, $1,227/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
485 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Leland Grove 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 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation563 ft (172 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density2,532/sq mi
Coordinates39.7787°N, 89.6839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySangamon County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
6% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.0 / 100
Community Resilience92.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 112 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 125 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 100 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 111 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 121 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 135 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

703 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 889 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 94 km 3
May 13, 1995 EF4 84 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 64 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 4 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 82 km 0
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 39 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 27 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 22 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 51 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 43 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 74 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 12 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 95 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 9 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 97 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Leland Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.7").

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