Washburn, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,026
Population
1,425/sq mi density
$79,306
Median Income
$36,451 per capita
$90,700
Home Value
$128,311 Zillow
$900
Median Rent
14.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$79,306 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,700 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Washburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 693 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9203°N, 89.2918°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Woodford County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Downing - Peoria International (PIA) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Washburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.6").