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Amboy
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Amboy is a small, welcoming city set in northwestern Illinois, known for its railroad heritage and tight-knit community. Its historic downtown and scenic surroundings make for a relaxed, authentic Midwestern experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
2,278
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.71°, -89.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,630
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
68
English
98
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
-3.9°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-37.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
962 mm
Internet Speed
538 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
SQI
Distance
29 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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