La Rose, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
106 Population 408/sq mi density
$51,719 Median Income $36,150 per capita
$72,200 Home Value $193,243 Zillow
$1,052 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,719 median income, 23.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,200 home value, $1,052/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher
La Rose experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation665 ft (203 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density408/sq mi
Coordinates40.9787°N, 89.2350°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoodford County County
Nearest AirportIllinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 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 60 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 126 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 84 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 149 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 86 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 128 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

697 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 734 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 97 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 49 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 21 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 98 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 48 km 0
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 98 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 45 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 13 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 30 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 74 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 85 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 99 km 1
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 37 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 92 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in

La Rose has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.6").

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