Tampico, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Whiteside County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
607
Population
1,556/sq mi density
$58,281
Median Income
$28,094 per capita
$87,700
Home Value
$117,372 Zillow
$893
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,281 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,700 home value, $893/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Tampico experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 29.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6308°N, 89.7851°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Whiteside County County |
| Nearest Airport | Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Tampico has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.7").