South Beloit, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,930 Population 1,285/sq mi density
$81,836 Median Income $36,108 per capita
$160,800 Home Value $244,006 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
165 Violent Crime/100K 1,042 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$81,836 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,800 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
South Beloit 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 37.4 inches. The area receives 35.6 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

Elevation770 ft (235 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density1,285/sq mi
Coordinates42.4848°N, 89.0274°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinnebago County County
Nearest AirportSouthern Wisconsin Regional (JVL)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 35.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.52"

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 M4.2 114 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 72 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 91 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 125 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 97 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 64 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

589 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,222 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 95 km 9
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 74 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 77 km 1
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 31 km 24
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 61 km 6
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 72 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 19 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 59 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 60 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 80 km 2
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 74 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 31 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 96 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 690 100 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 58 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 2.0 in

South Beloit has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.5").

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