Stronghurst, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Henderson County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,106
Population
1,271/sq mi density
$80,556
Median Income
$26,821 per capita
$104,400
Home Value
$95,090 Zillow
$929
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$80,556 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,400 home value, $929/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Stronghurst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 674 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7462°N, 90.9094°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Henderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Iowa Regional (BRL) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Stronghurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.5").