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Rutland, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
189 Population 274/sq mi density
$49,063 Median Income $35,226 per capita
$72,800 Home Value $116,633 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
319 Violent Crime/100K 1,593 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,063 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,800 home value, $860/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Rutland 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density274/sq mi
Coordinates40.9838°N, 89.0413°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoodford County County
Nearest AirportIllinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 21.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

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

8 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 54 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 119 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 88 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 136 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 79 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 145 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 120 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

722 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,031 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 97 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 99 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 60 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 32 km 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 90 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 82 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 28 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 39 km 2
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 36 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 78 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 98 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 89 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 95 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 94 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 86 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in

Rutland has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").

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