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Pearl City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Stephenson County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
798 Population 1,228/sq mi density
$63,500 Median Income $30,593 per capita
$121,300 Home Value $207,752 Zillow
$747 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,500 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,300 home value, $747/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Pearl City 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 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,228/sq mi
Coordinates42.2662°N, 89.8272°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStephenson County County
Nearest AirportChicago/Rockford International (RFD)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 34.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.7 / 100
Community Resilience68.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 118 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 115 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 69 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 115 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 121 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

562 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 41 fatalities, 928 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 79 km 9
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 64 km 2
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 75 km 24
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 80 km 1
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 97 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 48 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 48 km 1
May 13, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 30 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 29 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 53 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 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in
March 35°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.9 in

Pearl City has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.2").

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