Leaf River
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About Leaf River
Village in Illinois, United StatesLeaf River is a village in Leaf River Township, Ogle County, Illinois, United States, along a stream of the same name. As of the 2020 census, Leaf River had a population of 432.
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Housing in Leaf River
The median sale price was $185,000 in May 2026.
Work & commute in Leaf River
Full picture →Most working residents leave Leaf River for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Rockford (24%), Byron (7%) and Chicago (7%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Health in Leaf River
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 67% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Leaf River
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Leaf River
Full climate →Leaf River has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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