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Warren, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Stephenson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,439 Population 1,397/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $29,394 per capita
$104,900 Home Value $113,085 Zillow
$752 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
77 Violent Crime/100K 154 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,900 home value, $752/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Warren 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. 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 43.

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)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,397/sq mi
Coordinates42.4948°N, 89.9912°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStephenson County County
Nearest AirportDubuque Regional (DBQ)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.7 / 100
Community Resilience68.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 146 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 136 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 98 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 142 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 138 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

538 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 43 fatalities, 970 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 53 km 9
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 92 km 2
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 54 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 93 km 24
Aug 7, 2021 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 67 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 66 km 1
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 63 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 57 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 22 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 62 km 1
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 56 km 0
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 83 km 2
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 6 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 52 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 2018 BADGER RX BURNS (659 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 100 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 99 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°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) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 62°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.8 in

Warren has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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