Kings, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Ogle County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
322 Population 2,147/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $15,155 per capita
$122,600 Home Value $188,110 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,600 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Kings 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 36.6 inches. The area receives 37.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation885 ft (270 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density2,147/sq mi
Coordinates42.0031°N, 89.1070°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOgle County County
Nearest AirportChicago/Rockford International (RFD)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 37.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.70"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.5 / 100
Community Resilience86.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very 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 63 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 51 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 41 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 109 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 52 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 65 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 49 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

618 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,513 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 72 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 23 km 2
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 99 km 2
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 29 km 24
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 71 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 65 km 6
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 81 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 77 km 2
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 49 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 85 km 8
May 9, 1995 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 82 km 1
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 75 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 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.0 in

Kings 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 (4.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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