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Baileyville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Stephenson County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
96 Population 400/sq mi density
$18,679 Median Income $38,679 per capita
$817,900 Home Value $213,200 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
193 Violent Crime/100K 2,563 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$18,679 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$817,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Baileyville 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density400/sq mi
Coordinates42.1983°N, 89.5945°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStephenson County County
Nearest AirportChicago/Rockford International (RFD)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 34.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.7 / 100
Community Resilience68.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 100 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 94 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 55 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 95 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 101 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

565 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 41 fatalities, 925 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 91 km 9
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 46 km 2
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 56 km 24
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 66 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 81 km 1
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 87 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 61 km 1
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 45 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 48 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 40 km 0
Jul 15, 2024 EF2 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COLD SPRINGS (552 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.9 in

Baileyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.2").

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