Stanford, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Tazewell County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
469
Population
711/sq mi density
$83,173
Median Income
$36,312 per capita
$101,800
Home Value
$195,259 Zillow
$1,375
Median Rent
25.7% 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
3.7 / 5.0
$83,173 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,800 home value, $1,375/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 24.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 670 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 711/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4322°N, 89.2208°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tazewell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in |
Stanford has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.1").