Polo, IL
Living in Polo
Bikeability
15
Walkability
49
Commute
66
Public Transit
17
Affordability
97
Public Safety
91
Airports
37
Hospitals
66
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
7
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Polo, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Polo, IL
St Anne School
10 miles, SE
Faith Christian School
10 miles, SE
Christ Lutheran School
13 miles, S
Newman Central Catholic High School
14 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Polo, IL
Rockford University
35 miles, NE
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
38 miles, NE
Northern Illinois University
42 miles, E
Beloit College
46 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Polo, IL
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
11 miles, SE
Cgh Medical Center
14 miles, SW
Fhn Memorial Hospital
22 miles, N
Morrison Community Hospital
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Polo, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
29 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
61 miles, SW
Dubuque Regional Airport
65 miles, NW
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
81 miles, N