Dakota, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Stephenson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
625
Population
2,500/sq mi density
$57,063
Median Income
$24,834 per capita
$115,700
Home Value
$213,162 Zillow
$644
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,063 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,700 home value, $644/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dakota 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. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 940 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3879°N, 89.5266°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stephenson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chicago/Rockford International (RFD) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in |
Dakota has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.6").