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Rockford, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
147,649
Population
2,261/sq mi density
$53,328
Median Income
$30,409 per capita
$120,900
Home Value
$172,610 Zillow
$954
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
1,174
Violent Crime/100K
3,327 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,328 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,900 home value, $954/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,174 violent crimes/100K (209% 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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
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 |
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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in |
Rockford has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.1").