Why visit Polo
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Bryant H. and Lucie Barber House and Buffalo Township Public Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in Polo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Polo
Polo is a city in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,291 at the 2020 census, down from 2,355 in 2010 and 2,477 in 2000.
From the Wikipedia article Polo, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks10
Bryant H. and Lucie Barber House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Buffalo Township Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Library in Polo, Illinois, United States
David and Julia Watson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Polo, Illinois
Dr. William Burns House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house at 201 N. Franklin Avenue in Polo, Illinois
Henry D. Barber House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Polo, Illinois, listed on the NRHP in Illinois
John McGrath House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Polo Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 197
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Illinois, United States
Zenas Aplington House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Polo, Illinois
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Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
History
The community was named after Marco Polo. Polo was incorporated on February 16, 1857.
From the History section of Polo, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Polo
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 13°F | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 17°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 51°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 19°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Polo 5Nw (4 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
Whiteside County Airport (SQI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Mount Morris 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Milledgeville 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Dixon 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Oregon 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Sterling 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Byron 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Freeport 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Amboy 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Mount Carroll 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Morrison 23 mi southwest, about 37 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
- Ogle County Downtown Polo IL2, Andy McMurray, CC BY 2.5
- Polo mosque, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wood Only, Polo Illinois (7400075994), Wayne Wilkinson, CC BY 2.0
- American Bald Eagle Chainsaw Art, Fairmount Cemetery, Polo, Illinois (7829780298), Wayne Wilkinson, CC BY 2.0
- Ogle County Polo Il H D Barber House1, Andy McMurray, CC BY 2.5
- Ogle County Polo Il Buffalo Library1, Andy McMurray, CC BY 2.5
- Polo, IL Aplington House 01, Ben Jacobson ( Kranar Drogin ), CC BY 2.5
- Ogle County Polo Il McGrath House1, Andy McMurray, CC BY 2.5
- Polo, IL PIOoOF 01, Ben Jacobson ( Kranar Drogin ), CC BY 2.5
- Ogle County Polo Il B and L Barber House1, Andy McMurray, CC BY 2.5
- Ogle County Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln near Polo Il, Andy McMurray, CC BY 2.5
- Dr. William Burns House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- David and Julia Watson House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Durley ambush markers 2006, User:Rattis irrittis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS038-E-7509 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS021-E-9277 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-116853 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-257722 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-116854 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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