Kirkland, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Boone County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,497
Population
1,207/sq mi density
$92,500
Median Income
$37,477 per capita
$187,800
Home Value
$286,371 Zillow
$1,050
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$92,500 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,800 home value, $1,050/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Kirkland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 38.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 773 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0902°N, 88.8486°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Boone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chicago/Rockford International (RFD) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Kirkland has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.7").