Candlewick Lake, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Boone County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,459 Population 2,951/sq mi density
$94,820 Median Income $28,139 per capita
$169,200 Home Value $428,437 Zillow
$1,539 Median Rent 39.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$94,820 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,200 home value, $1,539/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Candlewick Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 32.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density2,951/sq mi
Coordinates42.3511°N, 88.8704°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBoone County County
Nearest AirportChicago/Rockford International (RFD)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 32.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.88"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.9 / 100
Community Resilience72.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 99 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 52 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 84 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 106 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 80 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 45 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 50 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

618 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 77 fatalities, 1,460 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 86 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 65 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 81 km 1
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 15 km 24
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 54 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 43 km 6
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 92 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 6 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 50 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 78 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 100 km 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 99 km 2
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: IBSP SOUTH F1 RX (690 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 87 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 69 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Candlewick Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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