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Hoffman Estates, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
51,186
Population
2,492/sq mi density
$109,683
Median Income
$49,069 per capita
$340,400
Home Value
$384,550 Zillow
$1,764
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
127
Violent Crime/100K
845 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$109,683 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$340,400 home value, $1,764/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
46.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hoffman Estates experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 34.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 21.0 sq mi (54.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0652°N, 88.1530°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McHenry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0484 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in |
Hoffman Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.3").