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Earlville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · LaSalle County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,015 Population 1,679/sq mi density
$62,763 Median Income $26,134 per capita
$127,300 Home Value $234,473 Zillow
$998 Median Rent 38.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
63 Violent Crime/100K 1,511 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,763 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,300 home value, $998/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Earlville 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 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation701 ft (214 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,679/sq mi
Coordinates41.5881°N, 88.9230°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLaSalle County County
Nearest AirportIllinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 30.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience90.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively 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 14 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 55 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 45 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 94 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 19 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 56 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

648 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 120 fatalities, 2,064 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 49 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 42 km 2
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 94 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 77 km 2
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 83 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 91 km 33
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 70 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 83 km 6
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 82 km 1
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 63 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 30 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 57 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 48 km 8
May 9, 1995 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 69 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 67 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 72 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 78 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 77 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 76 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 69 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.2 in

Earlville has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.1").

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