The Town FilesNokomis, Illinois
City in Montgomery County · population 2,142 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $83,900
- Household income
- $60,326
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 33.4
Nokomis is a city of 2,142 people in Montgomery County, Illinois. The median home is worth $83,900, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks quieter than 85% of Illinois towns.
How Nokomis 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 Nokomis is worth $83,900, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $60,326, which is more affordable than 93% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $814 a month. 74.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nokomis | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $83,900 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $814 | $960 |
| Median household income | $60,326 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 74.6% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Nokomis
| People | Nokomis | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 28.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 11.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.5% | 90.4% |
Weather in Nokomis
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 42.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.6 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 114 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nokomis since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 1, 2018 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 28, 2011.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2021 | Tornado | EM-3577: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| October 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1800: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| February 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1681: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 8,783 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $83,351 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Nokomis itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Nokomis
2 public schools with 586 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nokomis Jr/Sr High Sch | 6-12 | 304 | 12.7 |
| North Elem School | PK-5 | 282 | 14.1 |
Towns near Nokomis
- Witt, IL4.7 mi · 785 people · home $50,700
- Pana, IL12.3 mi · 5,199 people · home $77,900
- Morrisonville, IL12.5 mi · 997 people · home $95,800
- Hillsboro, IL13.2 mi · 5,902 people · home $111,700
- Schram City, IL13.7 mi · 563 people · home $94,300
- Ramsey, IL14.2 mi · 911 people · home $65,800
- Raymond, IL15.5 mi · 949 people · home $108,200
- Coffeen, IL15.7 mi · 647 people · home $60,800
Nokomis questions
Is Nokomis, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nokomis scores better for retirees than 29% of Illinois towns and quieter than 85%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.4).
How much does a house cost in Nokomis?
The median owner-occupied home in Nokomis is valued at $83,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,326, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $814 a month.
What is the weather like in Nokomis?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.3 inches of precipitation a year and 14.6 inches of snow.
Does Nokomis get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nokomis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 1, 2018. 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)