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Niantic, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
734 Population 706/sq mi density
$64,009 Median Income $27,339 per capita
$111,700 Home Value $125,243 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$64,009 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,700 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Niantic experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation605 ft (184 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density706/sq mi
Coordinates39.8541°N, 89.1653°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChristian County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 13.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.1 / 100
Community Resilience85.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 112 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 91 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 92 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 112 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 110 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 130 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 146 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

796 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 824 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 92 km 3
May 5, 1977 EF4 45 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 32 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 47 km 2
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 61 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 36 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 4 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 82 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 91 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 53 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 65 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 53°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Niantic has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.8").

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