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Capron, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Boone County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,328 Population 1,725/sq mi density
$97,643 Median Income $27,976 per capita
$155,800 Home Value $257,469 Zillow
$769 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
109 Violent Crime/100K 1,118 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$97,643 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,800 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Capron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 30.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation913 ft (278 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,725/sq mi
Coordinates42.3988°N, 88.7387°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBoone County County
Nearest AirportSouthern Wisconsin Regional (JVL)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 30.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

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 M4.2 105 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 95 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 101 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 84 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 39 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 49 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,633 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 86 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 76 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 71 km 1
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 48 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 25 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 36 km 6
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 38 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 8 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 81 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 100 km 2
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 56 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 76 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 63 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in

Capron has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.2").

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