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Compton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
222 Population 1,306/sq mi density
$52,321 Median Income $23,264 per capita
$75,900 Home Value $189,093 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 1,517 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,321 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,900 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Compton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,306/sq mi
Coordinates41.6941°N, 89.0863°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportIllinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.2 / 100
Community Resilience82.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
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 30 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 58 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 29 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 105 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 32 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 81 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 58 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

634 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,442 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 61 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 24 km 2
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 90 km 2
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 60 km 24
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 84 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 83 km 6
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 74 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 43 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 73 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 52 km 8
May 9, 1995 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 65 km 1
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 84 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 89 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 95 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 93 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 86 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Compton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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