Montgomery, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Kendall County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
21,205
Population
2,118/sq mi density
$96,985
Median Income
$36,453 per capita
$270,700
Home Value
$332,881 Zillow
$1,897
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
116
Violent Crime/100K
925 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$96,985 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$270,700 home value, $1,897/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7210°N, 88.3581°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kendall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joliet Regional (JOT) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| 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 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in |
Montgomery has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.3").