The Town FilesMinonk, Illinois
City in Woodford County · population 1,928 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $120,500
- Household income
- $69,352
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 45.3
Minonk is a city of 1,928 people in Woodford County, Illinois. The median home is worth $120,500, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for cycling than 87% of Illinois towns.
How Minonk ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Minonk is worth $120,500, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $69,352, which is more affordable than 79% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $999 a month. 73.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Minonk | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,500 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $999 | $960 |
| Median household income | $69,352 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 73.0% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Minonk
| People | Minonk | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 27.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.3% | 90.4% |
Weather in Minonk
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 15.2°F. About 37.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.7 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 135 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Minonk since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 11, 2026 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 11, 2026.
Severe weather in Woodford County since 1996
Woodford County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| November 26, 2013 | Tornado | DR-4157: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Woodford County
Woodford County had 11,428 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,993 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Minonk itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in Minonk
3 public schools with 486 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldcrest High School | 9-12 | 284 | 10.1 |
| Fieldcrest Primary School | PK-2 | 202 | 13.5 |
| WCSEA-Minonk-K-2 | Other | — | — |
Towns near Minonk
- Toluca, IL8.2 mi · 1,340 people · home $113,500
- Wenona, IL9.6 mi · 974 people · home $101,100
- Flanagan, IL9.6 mi · 1,010 people · home $108,900
- Roanoke, IL11.5 mi · 1,960 people · home $139,900
- El Paso, IL11.8 mi · 2,756 people · home $159,400
- Washburn, IL13.3 mi · 1,032 people · home $89,100
- Gridley, IL14.2 mi · 1,456 people · home $141,300
- Streator, IL18.4 mi · 12,500 people · home $94,700
Minonk questions
Is Minonk, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Minonk scores better for retirees than 28% of Illinois towns and quieter than 62%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in Minonk?
The median owner-occupied home in Minonk is valued at $120,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,352, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $999 a month.
What is the weather like in Minonk?
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.6 inches of precipitation a year and 21.7 inches of snow.
Does Minonk get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Minonk since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 11, 2026. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)