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Chatsworth, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,161 Population 433/sq mi density
$61,731 Median Income $35,078 per capita
$103,000 Home Value $93,984 Zillow
$684 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
150 Violent Crime/100K 1,676 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,731 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,000 home value, $684/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Chatsworth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation776 ft (237 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density433/sq mi
Coordinates40.7214°N, 88.2996°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFord County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 24.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 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 96 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 131 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 140 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 146 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 126 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 129 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 109 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 142 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

739 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 520 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 89 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 54 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 86 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 73 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 59 km 1
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 83 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 74 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 74 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 68 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 75 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 77 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 77 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 73 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Chatsworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.5").

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