Roanoke, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,987 Population 2,114/sq mi density
$74,141 Median Income $36,992 per capita
$139,800 Home Value $179,279 Zillow
$1,024 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,141 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,800 home value, $1,024/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Roanoke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation753 ft (230 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density2,114/sq mi
Coordinates40.7985°N, 89.2013°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoodford County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 27.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.91"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 78 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 143 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 104 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 103 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 145 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

707 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 705 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 37 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 11 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 46 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 62 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 52 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 51 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 55 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 75 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 86 km 2
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 13, 1975 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Roanoke has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.9").

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