Wilton Center, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Will County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
141
Population
256/sq mi density
$93,571
Median Income
$32,176 per capita
$268,400
Home Value
$383,611 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,571 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilton Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 28.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 685 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3517°N, 87.9567°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Will County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joliet Regional (JOT) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Wilton Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.2").