Sparland, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Marshall County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
375 Population 658/sq mi density
$45,278 Median Income $24,227 per capita
$82,800 Home Value $98,584 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,278 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,800 home value, $950/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sparland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 24.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation592 ft (180 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density658/sq mi
Coordinates41.0296°N, 89.4412°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportIllinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 24.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.06"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.7 / 100
Community Resilience92.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 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 66 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 131 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 77 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 92 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 132 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

690 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 657 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 92 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 47 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 27 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 84 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 36 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 53 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 28 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 79 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 79 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 22 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 81 km 2
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Sparland has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.1").

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