The Town FilesRaymond, Illinois
Village in Montgomery County · population 949 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $108,200
- Household income
- $66,591
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 35.6
Raymond is a village of 949 people in Montgomery County, Illinois. The median home is worth $108,200, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for cycling than 82% of Illinois towns, better for families than 76% of Illinois towns, quieter than 70% of Illinois towns.
How Raymond 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 Raymond is worth $108,200, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $66,591, which is more affordable than 85% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $924 a month. 77.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Raymond | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $108,200 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $924 | $960 |
| Median household income | $66,591 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 77.3% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Raymond
| People | Raymond | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.2% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.1% | 90.4% |
Weather in Raymond
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 38.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.2 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Raymond since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 1, 1999 about 3.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 13 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 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 Raymond itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Raymond
3 public schools with 346 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnwood High School | 9-12 | 146 | 11.2 |
| Raymond Grade School | 2-5 | 119 | 9.9 |
| Lincolnwood Jr High School | 6-8 | 81 | 10.1 |
Towns near Raymond
- Farmersville, IL9.3 mi · 689 people · home $116,900
- Morrisonville, IL9.4 mi · 997 people · home $95,800
- Litchfield, IL11.1 mi · 6,605 people · home $104,200
- Hillsboro, IL11.3 mi · 5,902 people · home $111,700
- Schram City, IL12.5 mi · 563 people · home $94,300
- Witt, IL12.9 mi · 785 people · home $50,700
- Taylor Springs, IL13.7 mi · 724 people · home $67,400
- Girard, IL14.1 mi · 1,785 people · home $98,100
Raymond questions
Is Raymond, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Raymond scores better for retirees than 62% of Illinois towns and quieter than 70%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Raymond?
The median owner-occupied home in Raymond is valued at $108,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,591, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $924 a month.
What is the weather like in Raymond?
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.1 inches of precipitation a year and 16.2 inches of snow.
Does Raymond get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Raymond since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 1, 1999. 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)