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 Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation693 ft (211 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,425/sq mi
Coordinates40.9203°N, 89.2918°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoodford County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
27 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 Score39.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

6 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 68 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 134 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 90 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 94 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 136 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

684 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 640 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 41 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 14 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 41 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 53 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 6 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 37 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 67 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 77 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 39 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 84 km 2
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 13, 1975 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 17, 1972 EF3 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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").

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