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Full City Profile · Illinois · Ogle County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,821 Population 1,980/sq mi density
$69,632 Median Income $34,286 per capita
$140,100 Home Value $218,230 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
305 Violent Crime/100K 1,943 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,632 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,100 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Oregon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 37.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation708 ft (216 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density1,980/sq mi
Coordinates42.0127°N, 89.3358°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOgle County County
Nearest AirportChicago/Rockford International (RFD)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 37.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.5 / 100
Community Resilience86.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very 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 71 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 69 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 33 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 127 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 66 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 82 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 68 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

586 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 1,357 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 90 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 18 km 2
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 41 km 24
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 89 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 82 km 6
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 83 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 85 km 8
May 9, 1995 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 91 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 98 km 1
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 77 km 1
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 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 2.0 in

Oregon has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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