The Town FilesDwight, Illinois
Village in Livingston County · population 4,032 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $155,600
- Household income
- $71,184
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 40.8
Dwight is a village of 4,032 people in Livingston County, Illinois. The median home is worth $155,600, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more walkable than 90% of Illinois towns, hipper than 76% of Illinois towns, more vibrant than 73% of Illinois towns.
How Dwight 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 Dwight is worth $155,600, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $71,184, which is more affordable than 50% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $997 a month. 69.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dwight | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,600 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $997 | $960 |
| Median household income | $71,184 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 69.1% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dwight
| People | Dwight | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 90.4% |
Weather in Dwight
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 14.0°F. About 37.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.3 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dwight since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 5, 2010 about 7.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 5.50 inches on March 10, 2026.
Severe weather in Livingston County since 1996
Livingston County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 7, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1747: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Livingston County
Livingston County had 13,762 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,455 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Dwight itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Dwight
2 public schools with 740 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Common School | PK-8 | 539 | 13.8 |
| Dwight High School | 9-12 | 201 | 9.6 |
Towns near Dwight
- Coal City, IL14.5 mi · 5,705 people · home $201,600
- Diamond, IL15.7 mi · 2,640 people · home $220,200
- Braidwood, IL15.7 mi · 6,194 people · home $202,500
- Pontiac, IL18.4 mi · 11,150 people · home $116,300
- Morris, IL19.5 mi · 14,163 people · home $247,400
- Marseilles, IL20.1 mi · 4,845 people · home $142,500
- Wilmington, IL20.4 mi · 5,664 people · home $223,800
- Streator, IL21.3 mi · 12,500 people · home $94,700
Dwight questions
Is Dwight, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dwight scores better for retirees than 63% of Illinois towns and quieter than 30%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in Dwight?
The median owner-occupied home in Dwight is valued at $155,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,184, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $997 a month.
What is the weather like in Dwight?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 14.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.7 inches of precipitation a year and 23.3 inches of snow.
Does Dwight get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dwight since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 5, 2010. 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)