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Polo, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,495
Population
1,721/sq mi density
$52,976
Median Income
$29,178 per capita
$108,500
Home Value
$159,571 Zillow
$777
Median Rent
21.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
229
Violent Crime/100K
734 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,976 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,500 home value, $777/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
229 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Polo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°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. The area receives 31.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 848 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,721/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9848°N, 89.5804°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chicago/Rockford International (RFD) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in |
Polo has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.3").