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Polo, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County
Polo, IL
At a Glance
How Polo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Polo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Polo a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Polo residents earn a median household income of $52,976 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,178. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Polo is $108,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,571. Median rent is $777/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Polo reports 229 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 734/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Polo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Polo has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.