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Amboy, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Amboy, Illinois is 2,391, with 49.3% male and 50.7% female. The town has seen stable population trends, serving as a small rural community with a strong agricultural base.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1854
  • County: Lee
  • Land area: 1.3 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 1,839 people per square mile
  • Area code: 815
  • Zip code: 61310

Geography and Location

Amboy, Illinois is located in Lee County, in the north-central part of the state, about 35 miles southwest of Rockford. The town is surrounded by farmland, with agriculture playing a central role in the local economy. Amboy offers a peaceful, small-town environment with a strong sense of community. Its location along U.S. Route 52 provides access to larger cities in the region, while the town itself remains a quiet, rural retreat. Nearby natural attractions, such as the Nachusa Grasslands and Franklin Creek State Natural Area, offer opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.1 years
Median household income: $36,250
Median house value: $75,500

Population by Race

Races in Amboy:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.4%)
  • Hispanic (2.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Black (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (35.5%), Irish (24.0%), English (9.9%), United States (6.4%), French (4.2%), Swedish (3.5%).

Elevation: 743 feet

Land area: 1.3 square miles

Map of Amboy, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Amboy

  • High school or higher: 79.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 10.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Amboy city

  • Never married: 22.4%
  • Now married: 58.7%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

1.5% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +173 (+7.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Amboy:

  • KATHERINE SHAW BETHEA HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; DIXON, IL)
  • MENDOTA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; MENDOTA, IL)
  • ROCHELLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; ROCHELLE, IL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Amboy:

  • WHITESIDE CO ARPT-JOS H BITTORF FLD (about 24 miles; STERLING/ROCKFALLS, IL; Abbreviation: SQI)
  • GREATER ROCKFORD (about 37 miles; ROCKFORD, IL; Abbreviation: RFD)
  • ROCK CO (about 66 miles; JANESVILLE, WI; Abbreviation: JVL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Amboy:

  • DIXON MUNI-CHARLES R. WALGREEN FIELD (about 11 miles; DIXON, IL; Abbreviation: C73)
  • BRESSON (about 17 miles; COMPTON, IL; Abbreviation: C82)
  • GRANDPAS’ FARM MENDOTA (about 21 miles; MENDOTA, IL; Abbreviation: 0C7)

Amtrak station near Amboy:

  • 19 miles: MENDOTA (8TH ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amboy:

  • KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE (about 35 miles; MALTA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,289)
  • ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 35 miles; OGLESBY, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,272)
  • NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; DeKalb, IL; Full-time enrollment: 19,477)
  • ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE (about 47 miles; ROCKFORD, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,200)
  • WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; SUGAR GROVE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,834)
  • ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE (about 72 miles; EAST PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,404)
  • BRADLEY UNIVERSITY (about 73 miles; PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,262)

Schools

Public high school in Amboy:

  • AMBOY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 334; Location: 11 E HAWLEY ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Amboy:

  • AMBOY CENTRAL ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 400; Location: 30 E PROVOST ST; Grades: PK – 04)
  • AMBOY JR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 356; Location: 140 S APPLETON AVE; Grades: 05 – 08)

Libraries

Library in Amboy:

  • PANKHURST MEM. LIB. (Operating income: $58,077; Location: 3 SOUTH JEFFERSON AVENUE; 23,219 books; 97 audio materials; 203 video materials; 29 serial subscriptions)

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