Manito, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mason County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,640 Population 1,086/sq mi density
$67,772 Median Income $36,118 per capita
$117,500 Home Value $146,373 Zillow
$757 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
69 Violent Crime/100K 206 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,772 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 home value, $757/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Manito experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation497 ft (151 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,086/sq mi
Coordinates40.4201°N, 89.7806°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMason County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.99"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.9 / 100
Community Resilience68.7 / 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 Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 137 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 148 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

766 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 778 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 29 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 57 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 44 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 49 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 42 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 75 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 47 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 65 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 49 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 55 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 10 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 38 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 13 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 60 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 75 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 69 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Manito has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.0").

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