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Stockton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jo Daviess County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,867 Population 993/sq mi density
$52,800 Median Income $31,330 per capita
$88,400 Home Value $151,547 Zillow
$804 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
117 Violent Crime/100K 703 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,800 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,400 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Stockton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 30.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation975 ft (297 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density993/sq mi
Coordinates42.3525°N, 90.0020°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJo Daviess County County
Nearest AirportDubuque Regional (DBQ)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 30.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0465 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.8 / 100
Community Resilience59.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
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: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 135 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 85 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 132 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 136 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

550 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 44 fatalities, 940 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 69 km 9
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 81 km 2
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 70 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 90 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 95 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 81 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 79 km 1
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 59 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 87 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 93 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 32 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 47 km 1
May 13, 1974 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 57 km 0
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 98 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COLD SPRINGS (552 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in

Stockton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.2").

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