New Milford, Illinois
New Milford is a village of 1,194 people in Winnebago County, Illinois.
Why visit New Milford
Townapedia lists 7 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Atwood Park & Lodge.
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 New Milford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Milford
New Milford is a village in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States on the south bank of the Kishwaukee River overlooking the south side of Rockford. It is part of the Rockford, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 794 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article New Milford, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
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Restaurants and cafes2
Frankie's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
6935 11th Street South Bend Road, Rockford
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.6 mi
4740 Baxter Road, Rockford
Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Map of New Milford
28 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 (3 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
Winnebago County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Davis Junction 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Rockford 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Cherry Valley 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Belvidere 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Byron 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Loves Park 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Kirkland 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Machesney Park 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Hillcrest 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Kingston 15 mi east, about 25 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Greetings from Camp Grant, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (7999420637), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
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