Moving to Amboy, Illinois
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
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)