Squaw GroveIL
A town of 2,716, settled in 1849. Public schools that outperform most of Illinois.
What makes Squaw Grove stand out
The 2 things Squaw Grove does most differently from other towns.
93% of working residents leave Squaw Grove for work
Where Squaw Grove’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Squaw Grove’s report card
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Squaw Grove’s public schools outperform 57% of Illinois districts
The public schools Squaw Grove’s kids attend outperform 57% of Illinois’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley-Big Rock Elem Sch | PK–4 | 297 | B− |
| Hinckley-Big Rock High School | 9–12 | 217 | A− |
Healthier than 60% of U.S. towns
Squaw Grove beats the Illinois average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Squaw Grove | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.3% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.3% | 7.6% |
Most working residents commute out of Squaw Grove
Most working residents leave Squaw Grove for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Aurora (9%), Hinckley (6%) and DeKalb (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Squaw Grove has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
0% of Squaw Grove is conserved land
2.5 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pioneer Park | — | 7 |
About Squaw Grove
Township in Illinois, United States
Squaw Grove Township is one of 19 townships in DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,717 and it contained 1,118 housing units.
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- Established
- 1849
- Population
- 2,717
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 771 ft
Squaw Grove’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Squaw Grove.