Sibley, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
218
Population
454/sq mi density
$54,583
Median Income
$30,306 per capita
$85,000
Home Value
$157,866 Zillow
$1,208
Median Rent
45.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,583 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $1,208/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sibley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 454/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5876°N, 88.3782°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in |
Sibley has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.8").