Park City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,631 Population 6,578/sq mi density
$62,875 Median Income $25,679 per capita
$1,129 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$62,875 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Park City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density6,578/sq mi
Coordinates42.3537°N, 87.8924°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportKenosha Regional (ENW)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 43.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.41"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.0%
Unhealthy Days5

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0480 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.1 / 100
Community Resilience78.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood 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 M4.2 130 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 66 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 145 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 62 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 104 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 43 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 65 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

445 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 102 fatalities, 2,127 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 84 km 29
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 80 km 1
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 77 km 2
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 8 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 39 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 86 km 24
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 76 km 33
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 43 km 6
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 72 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 77 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 12, 1965 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 39 km 0
Nov 22, 2010 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 22, 2010 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF2 76 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 7 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OGDEN DUNS (863 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 100 km
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 9 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Park City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.4").

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