Mazon, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,424
Population
2,373/sq mi density
$76,458
Median Income
$36,341 per capita
$203,100
Home Value
$277,853 Zillow
$940
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,458 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,100 home value, $940/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Mazon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2415°N, 88.4231°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grundy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joliet Regional (JOT) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Mazon has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.8").