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Leonore, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · LaSalle County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
143 Population 1,589/sq mi density
$82,000 Home Value $225,040 Zillow
$880 Median Rent 50.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
202 Violent Crime/100K 3,437 property/100K
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Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Leonore experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation678 ft (207 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density1,589/sq mi
Coordinates41.1889°N, 88.9823°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLaSalle County County
Nearest AirportIllinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 23.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience90.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively 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 31 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 96 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 70 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 118 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 56 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 122 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 97 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

708 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 56 fatalities, 1,017 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 76 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 78 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 80 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 52 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 98 km 2
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 74 km 1
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 90 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 44 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 15 km 2
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 26 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 68 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 71 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 76 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 82 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 82 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 81 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 72 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in

Leonore has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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