Polo, IL

Living in Polo

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 49
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 52
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Schools 7
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Residents

2.1k Population -252 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated
65% Family Households +10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate39%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$852 (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -8% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year -11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$90k Median Home Value -$700 (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$506 Median Monthly Rent +$35 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -13% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier43%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
LP gas1%
Utility gas85%

Crime

Violent Crime in Polo

United States45
Illinois50
Ogle County11

Property Crime in Polo

United States48
Illinois43
Ogle County10

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 9
Feb 25 2 6
Mar 37 2 3
Apr 49 3 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 39 3 1
Dec 25 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Polo

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado16
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Polo, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Polo, IL

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St Anne School
10 miles, SE
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Faith Christian School
10 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Polo, IL

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Rockford University
35 miles, NE
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Beloit College
46 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Polo, IL

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Cgh Medical Center
14 miles, SW
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Fhn Memorial Hospital
22 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Polo, IL

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