Apple River, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lafayette County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
305
Population
430/sq mi density
$50,250
Median Income
$24,249 per capita
$78,600
Home Value
$325,229 Zillow
$800
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,250 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,600 home value, $800/mo rent
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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 32.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
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
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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in |
Apple River has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.6").