Mahomet, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Champaign County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
9,755 Population 1,004/sq mi density
$114,904 Median Income $46,300 per capita
$293,200 Home Value $351,746 Zillow
$1,202 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
228 Violent Crime/100K 228 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$114,904 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$293,200 home value, $1,202/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Mahomet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation729 ft (222 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density1,004/sq mi
Coordinates40.1901°N, 88.3895°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChampaign County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.00"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %68.3%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0442 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.56 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.11 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.9 / 100
Community Resilience86.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 148 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 102 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 148 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 93 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 140 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 115 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 114 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 138 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

737 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 508 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1977 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 56 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 39 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 38 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 87 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 27 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 42 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 41 km 0
Jul 21, 1961 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 11, 1958 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in

Mahomet has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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