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Apple River, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lafayette County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
305
Population
430/sq mi density
$50,250
Median Income
$24,249 per capita
$78,600
Home Value
$311,817 Zillow
$800
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
330
Violent Crime/100K
1,707 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,250 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,600 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Apple River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,000 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 430/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5023°N, 90.0937°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lafayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dubuque Regional (DBQ) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in |
Apple River has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.1").