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Leaf River, IL
Village in Ogle County, Illinois.
Population
477
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
549
ZIP codes
0
Leaf River and its ZIP codes
Leaf River at a glance
- Leaf River is about 2.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Leaf River, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ogle County. PPP loans are for Leaf River.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,844
14,427 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,984
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $7,100 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Leaf River, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
545
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
140
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leaf River, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Leaf River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AdelineVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount MorrisVillage | 5.2 mi | 1.6 |
| ByronCity | 7.1 mi | 4.6 |
| German ValleyVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| OregonCity | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| ForrestonVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| BaileyvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Stillman ValleyVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| RidottVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| PecatonicaVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| PoloCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| WinnebagoVillage | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Westlake VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Lost NationCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Grand DetourCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Davis JunctionVillage | 16 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leaf River, IL in?
- Leaf River is in Ogle County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Leaf River, IL?
- About 477 people live in Leaf River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leaf River?
- Nearby places include Adeline (4.7 mi), Mount Morris (5.2 mi), Byron (7.1 mi), German Valley (7.6 mi), Oregon (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023