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Pecatonica, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
2,178
Population
1,702/sq mi density
$71,500
Median Income
$36,378 per capita
$134,900
Home Value
$225,947 Zillow
$1,089
Median Rent
21.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,900 home value, $1,089/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Pecatonica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 37.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 752 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3090°N, 89.3572°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Winnebago County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chicago/Rockford International (RFD) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in |
Pecatonica has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.2").