Kinsman, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
66 Population 943/sq mi density
$55,938 Median Income $28,170 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $345,900 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,938 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Kinsman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density943/sq mi
Coordinates41.1902°N, 88.5700°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrundy County County
Nearest AirportJoliet Regional (JOT)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.64"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience99.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
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 41 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 87 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 93 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 92 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 M2.9 112 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 89 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 13 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

736 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 88 fatalities, 1,423 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 58 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 95 km 2
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 46 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 71 km 2
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 82 km 33
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 39 km 1
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 69 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 73 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 35 km 2
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 21 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 60 km 8
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 45 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 76 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 39 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 43 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 87 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 49 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 49 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 49 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 40 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 50 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in

Kinsman has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.6").

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