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Piper City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
716
Population
1,279/sq mi density
$39,338
Median Income
$27,435 per capita
$76,600
Home Value
$108,770 Zillow
$786
Median Rent
39.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
170
Violent Crime/100K
2,500 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$39,338 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,600 home value, $786/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Piper City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 671 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7561°N, 88.1889°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Piper City has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.5").