Tallula, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
595
Population
1,123/sq mi density
$60,156
Median Income
$33,218 per capita
$96,900
Home Value
$242,911 Zillow
$1,094
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$60,156 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, $1,094/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Tallula experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9457°N, 89.9366°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sangamon County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Downing - Peoria International (PIA) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in |
Tallula has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.8").