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Nachusa, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
123 Population 162/sq mi density
$99,531 Median Income $21,808 per capita
$156,600 Home Value $179,330 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
102 Violent Crime/100K 410 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,531 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Nachusa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation783 ft (239 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density162/sq mi
Coordinates41.8339°N, 89.3858°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportChicago/Rockford International (RFD)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.2 / 100
Community Resilience82.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
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 58 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 75 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 13 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 129 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 60 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 93 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 75 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

581 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 80 fatalities, 1,343 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 88 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 8 km 2
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 58 km 24
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 6
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 67 km 2
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 66 km 8
May 9, 1995 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 93 km 1
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 75 km 1
Jul 17, 1972 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COLD SPRINGS (552 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Nachusa has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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