Millbrook, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Kendall County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
298 Population 161/sq mi density
$128,750 Median Income $41,266 per capita
$350,000 Home Value $300,599 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$128,750 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$350,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
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Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Millbrook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation625 ft (191 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates41.6071°N, 88.5454°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKendall County County
Nearest AirportJoliet Regional (JOT)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 27.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively 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 34 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 40 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 75 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 64 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 15 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 66 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 43 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

659 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 122 fatalities, 2,263 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 18 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 68 km 2
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 28 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 46 km 2
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 60 km 33
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 65 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 75 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 70 km 6
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 60 km 1
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 33 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 46 km 2
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 73 km 8
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 19 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 41 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 45 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 51 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 49 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 48 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 42 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 49 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in

Millbrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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