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Wataga, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Henry County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
782
Population
942/sq mi density
$57,500
Median Income
$30,236 per capita
$95,700
Home Value
$130,478 Zillow
$634
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
400
Violent Crime/100K
3,282 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,700 home value, $634/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
400 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wataga experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 829 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 942/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0252°N, 90.2754°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Henry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Quad Cities International (MLI) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in |
Wataga has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.4").