Spring Grove, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,866 Population 648/sq mi density
$133,224 Median Income $60,035 per capita
$371,200 Home Value $426,394 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
18 Violent Crime/100K 398 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$133,224 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$371,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
18 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Spring Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density648/sq mi
Coordinates42.4507°N, 88.2402°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcHenry County County
Nearest AirportKenosha Regional (ENW)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 43.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %66.9%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0484 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience84.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
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 M4.2 123 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 58 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 128 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 80 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 98 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 31 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

502 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 104 fatalities, 2,149 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 86 km 29
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 60 km 1
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 89 km 2
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 62 km 24
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 93 km 33
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 34 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 28 km 6
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 79 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 49 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 13 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 92 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 14 km 0
Jun 22, 2024 EF2 74 km 0
Feb 8, 2024 EF2 94 km 0
Nov 22, 2010 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 22, 2010 EF2 46 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 7 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 35 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Spring Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.7").

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