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Polo
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Polo, Illinois is a charming small town in northwestern Illinois with a population just over 500. Visitors will find a historic main street, friendly locals, and rural landscapes perfect for relaxation or outdoor recreation. Polo offers a peaceful slice of Midwest life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
509
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.99°, -89.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,272
Local Cost
$944
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-4.7°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-38.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
966 mm
Internet Speed
189 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
SQI
Distance
28 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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