Rockford, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
147,649
Population
2,261/sq mi density
$53,328
Median Income
$30,409 per capita
$120,900
Home Value
$186,897 Zillow
$954
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
1,083
Violent Crime/100K
2,563 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$53,328 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,900 home value, $954/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,083 violent crimes/100K (185% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockford 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. 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 Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 62.0 sq mi (160.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2588°N, 89.0646°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Winnebago County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chicago/Rockford International (RFD) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Rockford has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.6").