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Polo, IL

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Population
2,235
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
864 ft
Median Home Value
$109,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$851/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,080
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Polo

Polo is a quiet small town in northwestern Illinois, surrounded by rolling farmland and located just minutes from the scenic trails of White Pines Forest State Park. Families here have access to local schools from kindergarten through graduation, anchored by a tight-knit community where people genuinely know their neighbors. With its peaceful streets, historic charm, and easy access to the outdoors, Polo offers a comfortable rural lifestyle for anyone looking to settle down in Ogle County.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+99.8rating

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