Volo

City in Illinois, United States

Overview

Volo, Illinois, is a small village best known for the Volo Auto Museum and its access to expansive natural areas like the Volo Bog. This peaceful community is perfect for families, nature lovers, and road trippers seeking a quiet retreat just outside Chicago's northern suburbs.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
6,122
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.33°, -88.17°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,695
Local Cost
$1,840
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
80
English
98
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-4.6°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-37.1°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
972 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
44
Walk Score
44
Footways
88.0
Airport
UGN
Distance
27 km

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 2025-12-07.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.