Maquon, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Knox County County

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

145 Population 906/sq mi density

$56,964 Median Income $31,970 per capita

$69,500 Home Value $144,657 Zillow

$619 Median Rent 37.9% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$56,964 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$69,500 home value, $619/mo rent

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. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.4°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation	623 ft (190 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	906/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7980°N, 90.1632°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Knox County County
Nearest Airport	General Downing - Peoria International (PIA) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 21.3"

Wettest Month (May) 4.65"

Driest Month (Dec) 1.88"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	57.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.8 / 100
Community Resilience	66.0 / 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)	2.0 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.9 in
March	39°F (4°C)	2.5 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.5 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	71°F (22°C)	4.4 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	65°F (19°C)	4.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.7 in
November	40°F (4°C)	2.4 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	1.9 in	Driest

Maquon has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (1.9").

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