Steward, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
268
Population
2,062/sq mi density
$108,333
Median Income
$37,434 per capita
$151,000
Home Value
$290,285 Zillow
$1,281
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$108,333 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,000 home value, $1,281/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Steward experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 28.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 822 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,062/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8483°N, 89.0200°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chicago/Rockford International (RFD) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in |
Steward has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.4").