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San Jose, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Tazewell County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
604 Population 1,473/sq mi density
$60,278 Median Income $27,381 per capita
$66,300 Home Value $115,270 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$60,278 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,300 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
San Jose 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 39.3 inches. The area receives 12.9 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 Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation592 ft (180 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,473/sq mi
Coordinates40.3052°N, 89.6048°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTazewell County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 12.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.2 / 100
Community Resilience94.5 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 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 M4.2 141 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 150 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

809 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 797 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 35 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 60 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 59 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 31 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 56 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 62 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 61 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 42 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 39 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 22 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 30 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 87 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

San Jose has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.5").

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