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Tonica, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Putnam County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
732
Population
538/sq mi density
$80,795
Median Income
$35,112 per capita
$122,500
Home Value
$225,040 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
60
Violent Crime/100K
2,087 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$80,795 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,500 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Tonica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 28.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2159°N, 89.0700°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in |
Tonica has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").