Toluca, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Marshall County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,313 Population 1,239/sq mi density
$66,667 Median Income $33,351 per capita
$110,000 Home Value $115,539 Zillow
$777 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,667 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $777/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Toluca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,239/sq mi
Coordinates41.0044°N, 89.1339°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportIllinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.7 / 100
Community Resilience92.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 54 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 120 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 84 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 141 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 80 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 146 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 121 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

700 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,030 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 100 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 95 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 56 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 28 km 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 95 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 89 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 22 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 39 km 2
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 30 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 78 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 93 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 95 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in

Toluca has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.6").

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