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Westlake Village, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,282 Population 1,393/sq mi density
$143,424 Median Income $55,163 per capita
$210,900 Home Value $225,947 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$143,424 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Westlake Village experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 37.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,393/sq mi
Coordinates42.3098°N, 89.2925°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinnebago County County
Nearest AirportChicago/Rockford International (RFD)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 37.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0475 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience68.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
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 M4.2 100 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 76 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 67 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 134 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 88 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 78 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

566 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 53 fatalities, 1,148 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 93 km 9
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 51 km 2
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 32 km 24
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 76 km 6
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 80 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 39 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 69 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 89 km 1
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 57 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 67 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 33 km 0
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RX-HWY Y - SOUTH (553 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 86 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 2.0 in

Westlake Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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