Momence, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Kankakee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,076
Population
1,947/sq mi density
$52,048
Median Income
$28,764 per capita
$159,600
Home Value
$186,974 Zillow
$803
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
166
Violent Crime/100K
499 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,048 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,600 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Momence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 23.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 621 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,947/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1636°N, 87.6635°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kankakee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gary/Chicago International (GYY) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in |
Momence has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.8").