Davis Junction, Illinois
Davis Junction is a village of 2,757 people in Ogle County, Illinois.
Why visit Davis Junction
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Village of Davis Junction Town Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 37 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Davis Junction
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About Davis Junction
Davis Junction is a village in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,512 at the 2020 census. Named for Jeremiah Davis, it is located where the Illinois Railway Rockford Line and the Canadian Pacific Railway (ex-Milwaukee Road/Soo Line Railroad) Chicago Subdivision intersect along Illinois Route 72.
From the Wikipedia article Davis Junction, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Village of Davis Junction Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Town hall in Davis Junction, Illinois
Restaurants and cafes1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
History
Jeremiah Davis laid out Davis Junction in the 1870s, and named the settlement for himself. A post office has been in operation at Davis Junction since 1875.
From the History section of Davis Junction, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Healthcare1
Map of Davis Junction
10 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 14°F | 1.6 in | 10.9 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 18°F | 1.6 in | 8.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 2.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 1.9 in | 9.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rockford Gtr Rockford Ap 72543 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ogle County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2010-08-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Byron 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Rockford 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Cherry Valley 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Belvidere 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Loves Park 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Machesney Park 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- DeKalb 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Roscoe 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Sycamore 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Cortland 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Village of Davis Junction Town Hall, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
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