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 $160,609 Zillow
$804 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
119 Violent Crime/100K 654 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,800 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,400 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 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 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

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 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.7%
Unhealthy Days1

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 20°F (-7°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 1.7 in

Stockton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.2").

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