Tilton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,537
Population
668/sq mi density
$53,246
Median Income
$31,065 per capita
$71,700
Home Value
$84,405 Zillow
$853
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
276
Violent Crime/100K
3,310 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$53,246 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,700 home value, $853/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Tilton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 644 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 668/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0950°N, 87.6421°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Vermilion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vermilion Regional (DNV) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 High |
| 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in |
Tilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.9").