Yates City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Knox County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
636
Population
1,298/sq mi density
$61,500
Median Income
$34,560 per capita
$94,600
Home Value
$128,830 Zillow
$625
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,600 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Yates City 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 671 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,298/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7776°N, 90.0139°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Downing - Peoria International (PIA) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.0 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Yates City has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (1.9").