Roscoe, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
10,881 Population 1,059/sq mi density
$97,704 Median Income $41,908 per capita
$215,200 Home Value $316,708 Zillow
$1,349 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
157 Violent Crime/100K 555 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$97,704 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$215,200 home value, $1,349/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Roscoe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation746 ft (227 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²)
Population Density1,059/sq mi
Coordinates42.4256°N, 89.0095°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinnebago County County
Nearest AirportSouthern Wisconsin Regional (JVL)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 38.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %69.0%
Unhealthy Days3

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience68.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

7 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 M4.2 108 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 86 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 120 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 90 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 59 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

599 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,575 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 99 km 29
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 100 km 9
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 68 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 81 km 1
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 24 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 57 km 6
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 78 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 57 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 15 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 65 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 76 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: IBSP SOUTH F1 RX (690 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 98 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 64 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.7 in
March 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.9 in

Roscoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.7").

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