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South Holland, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
21,016 Population 2,903/sq mi density
$87,378 Median Income $35,098 per capita
$201,200 Home Value $222,280 Zillow
$1,914 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
359 Violent Crime/100K 2,677 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$87,378 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,200 home value, $1,914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
359 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
South Holland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation603 ft (184 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Population Density2,903/sq mi
Coordinates41.5984°N, 87.6027°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportGary/Chicago International (GYY)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 38.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0452 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.37 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.7 / 100
Community Resilience73.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood 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: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 109 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 85 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 29 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 92 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 91 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 87 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

563 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,856 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 63 km 29
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 34 km 2
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 21 km 33
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 83 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 6
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 62 km 1
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 61 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 98 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 61 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 67 km 1
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 53 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 49 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 68 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 44 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 44 km
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 32 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 44 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 52 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 43 km
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 92 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 33 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 53 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

South Holland has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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