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Polo, IL
City in Ogle County, Illinois.
Population
2,495
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,719
ZIP codes
0
Polo and its ZIP codes
Polo at a glance
- Polo is about 7.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,080 a year, 24% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,600 (58% below Illinois) and median rent is $851 a month.
Local data for Polo, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Polo, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,080
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$851/mo
Homeownership
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (684), Irish Americans (220), Swedish Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ogle County. PPP loans are for Polo.
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
How people get to work
Polo, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Polo, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Polo, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Polo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount MorrisVillage | 8.9 mi | 1.6 |
| ForrestonVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| MilledgevilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Grand DetourCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| DixonCity | 11 mi | 9.5 |
| AdelineVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Lost NationCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| OregonCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| ColetaVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Leaf RiverVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| NelsonVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| SterlingCity | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| ShannonVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| NachusaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| BaileyvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| LanarkCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Polo, IL in?
- Polo is in Ogle County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Polo, IL?
- About 2,495 people live in Polo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Polo?
- Nearby places include Mount Morris (8.9 mi), Forreston (10 mi), Milledgeville (10 mi), Grand Detour (10 mi), Dixon (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023