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Maquon, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Knox County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
145 Population 906/sq mi density
$56,964 Median Income $31,970 per capita
$69,500 Home Value $132,470 Zillow
$619 Median Rent 37.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 2,413 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,964 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,500 home value, $619/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Maquon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 25.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density906/sq mi
Coordinates40.7980°N, 90.1632°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKnox County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 25.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.8 / 100
Community Resilience66.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
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 Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively 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 M4.2 129 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 119 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

668 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 554 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 54 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 70 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 49 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 100 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 100 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 54 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 69 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 90 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 87 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 46 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 75 km 1
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 25 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 85 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 86 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 86 km
2006 HSB 003 674 85 km
2004 HSB 009 608 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in

Maquon has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.4").

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