Rantoul, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Champaign County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,515 Population 1,474/sq mi density
$49,821 Median Income $25,865 per capita
$109,200 Home Value $142,056 Zillow
$899 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
575 Violent Crime/100K 1,893 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,821 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,200 home value, $899/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
575 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rantoul 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation743 ft (226 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density1,474/sq mi
Coordinates40.3026°N, 88.1549°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChampaign County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %68.3%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0442 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.56 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.11 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.9 / 100
Community Resilience86.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 143 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 91 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 134 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 106 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 98 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 110 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 150 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

688 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 795 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1977 EF4 93 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 78 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 18
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 98 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 8 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 27 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 87 km 1
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 36 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 40 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Rantoul has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.0").

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