Little York, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
357
Population
1,623/sq mi density
$54,250
Median Income
$29,191 per capita
$80,700
Home Value
$131,573 Zillow
$832
Median Rent
17.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,250 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,700 home value, $832/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Little York experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 25.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,623/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0109°N, 90.7472°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mercer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Iowa Regional (BRL) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in |
Little York has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.6").