Polo, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
2,495 Population
$52,976 Median Income
$108,500 Home Value
$777 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
219 Violent Crime / 100K
32.2 yrs Median Age
16.2% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
3.4
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.3
Education

People

Population2,495
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,721/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98.4%

Economy

3.4/5
Median Income$52,976
Per Capita Income$29,178
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty Rate16.0%
County GDP$2,173M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$108,500
Zillow Value$159,571
Median Rent$777
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Depression24.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime219/100K
Property Crime1,273/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul21° / 74°
Rain41 in/yr
Snow31 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+92.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Work From Home6.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Polo Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$52,976
Home Value$108,500
Median Rent$777
Poverty Rate16.0%
Bachelor's Degree+16.2%
Unemployment3.0%
Violent Crime219.5 /100K
Avg Temperature49.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,495
Population Density1,721 per sq mi
Median Age32.2 years
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 98.4% Hispanic 1% Other 0.6%
White98.4%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races0.6%

Language

English Only97.3%
Spanish Speakers2.7%
English 97.3% Spanish 2.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.7%
Health Insurance87.8%

Income

30% below avg
Median Household Income$52,976
Per Capita Income$29,178
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,124
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$71,482

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.0%
Poverty Rate16.0%
Total Establishments (County)692
County GDP$2,173M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation79
Healthcare Facilities88
Retail Stores96
Manufacturing29
Total Establishments692

Industry Mix

Restaurants 79 Healthcare 88 Retail 96 Manufacturing 29

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$71,482
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,439

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time29.0 min
Work From Home6.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

62% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$108,500
Zillow Home Value Index$159,571

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$164,000
Price Per Sq Ft$46
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio81.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory7

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied62.9%

Rental Costs

33% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$777

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,439
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.01%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma10.7%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity23.7%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage87.8%
Regular Checkup75.4%
Premature Death Rate7,354 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.0 / 10
Exercise Access71.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)88
Restaurants (County)79

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime219.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape175.6 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault43.9 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,273.1 /100K
Burglary263.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,009.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson43.9 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

21°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.5 in
Annual Snowfall31.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation848 ft (258 m)
Land Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,721 per sq mi
Latitude41.9848°
Longitude-89.5804°
County FIPS17103

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.2%
D 37.9%

Republican +22.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.2%
High School+92.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density1,721 per sq mi
Land Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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