Metcalf, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Edgar County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
151
Population
256/sq mi density
$54,405
Median Income
$24,760 per capita
$55,000
Home Value
$106,473 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,405 median income, 29.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Metcalf experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8004°N, 87.8078°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Edgar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vermilion Regional (DNV) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in |
Metcalf has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.0").