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Chadwick, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Carroll County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
577 Population 1,861/sq mi density
$73,438 Median Income $36,473 per capita
$88,100 Home Value $142,900 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,438 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Chadwick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 33.4 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 Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation786 ft (240 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,861/sq mi
Coordinates42.0142°N, 89.8884°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportChicago/Rockford International (RFD)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 33.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience69.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively 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 M4.2 103 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 115 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 50 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 106 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 127 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

602 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 700 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 53 km 2
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 83 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 88 km 1
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 99 km 8
May 9, 1995 EF3 95 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 56 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 69 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 79 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 32 km 1
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 56 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 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 2.0 in

Chadwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.4").

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