Peoria, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Peoria County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
112,126
Population
2,330/sq mi density
$58,716
Median Income
$38,791 per capita
$149,500
Home Value
$138,052 Zillow
$951
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
1,310
Violent Crime/100K
4,335 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$58,716 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,500 home value, $951/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,310 violent crimes/100K (245% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Peoria experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 50.2 sq mi (130.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7516°N, 89.6172°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Peoria County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Downing - Peoria International (PIA) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 68.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0489 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in |
Peoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.9").