Metamora, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County

5.0 /5.0
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4,094 Population 1,796/sq mi density
$99,091 Median Income $46,583 per capita
$209,800 Home Value $224,811 Zillow
$880 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,091 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$209,800 home value, $880/mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Metamora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density1,796/sq mi
Coordinates40.7950°N, 89.3684°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoodford County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.90"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very 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 Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 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 84 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 149 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 103 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 109 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

695 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 647 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 26 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 3 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 92 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 32 km 0
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 13 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 69 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 63 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 51 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 53 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 63 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 73 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in

Metamora has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.9").

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