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Naplate, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · LaSalle County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
461 Population 2,881/sq mi density
$67,589 Median Income $33,541 per capita
$135,100 Home Value $150,074 Zillow
$993 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
81 Violent Crime/100K 2,630 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$67,589 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,100 home value, $993/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Naplate 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

Elevation484 ft (148 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density2,881/sq mi
Coordinates41.3315°N, 88.8802°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 14 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 78 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 63 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 102 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 38 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 104 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 79 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

724 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 114 fatalities, 1,945 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 59 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 67 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 98 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 70 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 82 km 2
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 95 km 33
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 99 km 24
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 67 km 1
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 73 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 62 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 6 km 2
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 29 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 35 km 8
May 9, 1995 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 71 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 60 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 64 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 71 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 70 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 70 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 61 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 71 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 60 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

Naplate 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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