Standard, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Putnam County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
284
Population
400/sq mi density
$52,500
Median Income
$35,409 per capita
$108,200
Home Value
$157,931 Zillow
$908
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,200 home value, $908/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Standard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 28.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 677 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2558°N, 89.1817°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very 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 Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
Standard has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.8").