Lake Summerset, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,240 Population 1,057/sq mi density
$105,588 Median Income $43,625 per capita
$226,700 Home Value $259,436 Zillow
$1,206 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$105,588 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,700 home value, $1,206/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Summerset experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 37.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,057/sq mi
Coordinates42.4540°N, 89.3901°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinnebago County County
Nearest AirportSouthern Wisconsin Regional (JVL)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 37.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %69.0%
Unhealthy Days3

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience68.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very 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: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 118 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 91 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 82 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 148 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 106 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 89 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

563 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 53 fatalities, 1,182 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 75 km 9
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 67 km 2
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 47 km 24
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 98 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 87 km 6
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 63 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 47 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 52 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 49 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 90 km 1
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 75 km 2
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 45 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 16 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RX-HWY Y - SOUTH (553 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 78 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.3 in

Lake Summerset has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.6").

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