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Coleta, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Whiteside County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
189 Population 511/sq mi density
$44,286 Median Income $23,517 per capita
$106,300 Home Value $145,875 Zillow
$790 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
101 Violent Crime/100K 809 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$44,286 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Coleta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 31.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density511/sq mi
Coordinates41.9020°N, 89.7998°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWhiteside County County
Nearest AirportChicago/Rockford International (RFD)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 31.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

7 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 89 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 108 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 37 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 95 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 123 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 107 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

592 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 706 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 43 km 2
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 28 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 81 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 96 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 84 km 8
May 9, 1995 EF3 67 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 52 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 83 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 22 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 40 km 1
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 17, 1972 EF3 94 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 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 2.0 in

Coleta has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.4").

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