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A township of 3,305 people in Ogle County, Illinois
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Conserved land0.3%66 of 22,860 acres
Trails4.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves020 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Scott

Township in Illinois, United States
3,314Population
35.9 sq miArea
574 ftElevation

Scott Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,181 and it contained 1,104 housing units.

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Living in Scott

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Most working residents leave Scott for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Rockford (29%), Rochelle (6%) and Chicago (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Rockford
29%
Rochelle
6%
Chicago
5%
Stillman Valley
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Scott →

Health in Scott

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

7better than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Uw HealthRockford · 11.2 mi · ER
Crusader Community Health on LindenRockford · 8.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61020, 61084 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Scott →

Natural hazards in Scott

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Scott →

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Scott has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 17°Winter
59° / 38°Spring
82° / 60°Summer
62° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Julia Hull District LibraryStillman Valley · 3.2 miles · 59 hrs a week
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