Wayne City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Wayne County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,050
Population
607/sq mi density
$58,208
Median Income
$28,338 per capita
$108,600
Home Value
$133,818 Zillow
$746
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,208 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,600 home value, $746/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wayne City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 451 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 607/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3476°N, 88.5894°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.9 in |
Wayne City has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.6").