Polo, IL

Polo, Illinois

Polo, Illinois, in Ogle county, is 31 miles SW of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 99 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is considered part of the Rockford metropolitan area. Polo has a population of 2,477.

The People and Families of Polo

In Polo, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Polo had a median family income of $46,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Polo ($1,900). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Polo Housing

About 74% of housing units in Polo are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Polo, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Polo are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Polo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Polo, IL

Comparing Polo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Polo Almanac

Polo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Polo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Polo, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Polo Public Libraries

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Polo High Schools (2004)

POLO COMM HIGH SCHOOL
100 S UNION AVE
815-946-3314
Serves 260 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Polo Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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