The Town FilesLe Roy, Illinois
City in McLean County · population 3,512 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,600
- Household income
- $81,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 40.0
Le Roy is a city of 3,512 people in McLean County, Illinois. The median home is worth $167,600, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Illinois towns, better for young professionals than 76% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 76% of Illinois towns.
How Le Roy 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 Le Roy is worth $167,600, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $81,875, which is more affordable than 61% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $830 a month. 77.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Le Roy | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,600 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $830 | $960 |
| Median household income | $81,875 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 77.9% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Le Roy
| People | Le Roy | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 9.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 90.4% |
Weather in Le Roy
July highs average 86.0°F and January lows 15.6°F. About 39.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.7 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Le Roy since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 1, 2018 about 3.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 54 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 19, 2023.
Severe weather in McLean County since 1996
McLean County has been included in 11 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 |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1681: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in McLean County
McLean County had 88,945 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,183 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Le Roy itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Le Roy
3 public schools with 756 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeRoy Elementary School | PK-6 | 413 | 12.1 |
| LeRoy High School | 9-12 | 234 | 11.1 |
| LeRoy Junior High School | 7-8 | 109 | 10.9 |
Towns near Le Roy
- Heyworth, IL12.3 mi · 2,791 people · home $210,600
- Bloomington, IL14.5 mi · 78,680 people · home $203,300
- Clinton, IL17.0 mi · 7,004 people · home $102,800
- Normal, IL17.4 mi · 52,736 people · home $213,600
- Gibson City, IL21.9 mi · 3,475 people · home $153,800
- Mahomet, IL22.1 mi · 9,434 people · home $299,100
- Monticello, IL23.3 mi · 5,941 people · home $210,500
Le Roy questions
Is Le Roy, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Le Roy scores better for retirees than 70% of Illinois towns and quieter than 73%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.0).
How much does a house cost in Le Roy?
The median owner-occupied home in Le Roy is valued at $167,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,875, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $830 a month.
What is the weather like in Le Roy?
July highs average 86.0°F and January lows 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.4 inches of precipitation a year and 14.7 inches of snow.
Does Le Roy get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Le Roy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 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)