Mendota, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
6,915
Population
1,348/sq mi density
$58,939
Median Income
$29,634 per capita
$121,100
Home Value
$183,080 Zillow
$826
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
131
Violent Crime/100K
377 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,939 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,100 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Mendota experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 25.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5567°N, 89.1005°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in |
Mendota has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (1.7").