Maroa, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · De Witt County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,751 Population 995/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $32,285 per capita
$128,200 Home Value $160,790 Zillow
$794 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,200 home value, $794/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Maroa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density995/sq mi
Coordinates40.0365°N, 88.9562°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDe Witt County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 20.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.19"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.2 / 100
Community Resilience95.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
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

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 144 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 133 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 93 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 112 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 134 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 146 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 128 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 137 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

813 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 814 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 83 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 91 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 35 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 30 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 71 km 2
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 77 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 52 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 46 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 93 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 72 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.5 in

Maroa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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