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Barrington Hills, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
3,923
Population
145/sq mi density
$186,667
Median Income
$96,755 per capita
$781,600
Home Value
$994,768 Zillow
$3,241
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$186,667 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$781,600 home value, $3,241/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Barrington Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 27.0 sq mi (70.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1386°N, 88.2030°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McHenry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0484 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Barrington Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.3").