Paw Paw, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · DeKalb County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
911
Population
1,518/sq mi density
$63,833
Median Income
$30,096 per capita
$151,100
Home Value
$243,263 Zillow
$847
Median Rent
19.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$63,833 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,100 home value, $847/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Paw Paw experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,518/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6882°N, 88.9798°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | DeKalb County County |
| Nearest Airport | Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.9 / 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 Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Paw Paw has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.6").