Litchfield, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Montgomery County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
6,814
Population
760/sq mi density
$54,190
Median Income
$32,741 per capita
$100,500
Home Value
$132,117 Zillow
$645
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
228
Violent Crime/100K
3,168 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$54,190 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,500 home value, $645/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Litchfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1760°N, 89.6655°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Louis Regional (ALN) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Litchfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.3").