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Pontoosuc, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
104 Population 74/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $29,063 per capita
$63,300 Home Value $99,520 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Pontoosuc experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates40.6286°N, 91.2107°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportSoutheast Iowa Regional (BRL)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.3 / 100
Community Resilience84.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 8, 2004.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

490 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 369 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 13, 1995 EF4 10 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 82 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 37 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 66 km 1
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 87 km 2
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 13, 1975 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 46 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 50 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 50 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 75 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 10 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 55 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 55 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 56 km
2006 HSB 003 674 54 km
2004 HSB 009 608 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Pontoosuc has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.3").

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