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Trenton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,673
Population
1,422/sq mi density
$80,227
Median Income
$40,123 per capita
$179,200
Home Value
$197,329 Zillow
$912
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
77
Violent Crime/100K
386 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$80,227 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,200 home value, $912/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Trenton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 487 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6083°N, 89.6852°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clinton County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Louis Regional (ALN) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in |
Trenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").