TaylorIL
A town of 832, settled in 1849. Nearly 26.6% of it is conserved land.
What makes Taylor stand out
The thing Taylor does most differently from other towns.
832 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Taylor’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Taylor. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a quarter of Taylor is conserved land
16 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nachusa Grasslands | 14.3 mi | 2,126 |
Most working residents commute out of Taylor
Most working residents leave Taylor for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Dixon (11%), Rochelle (9%) and Rockford (8%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Taylor 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.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Taylor is
Taylor beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Taylor | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.6% | 6.3% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
99% of working residents leave Taylor for work
Where Taylor’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Taylor
Township in Illinois, United States
Taylor Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 963 and it contained 488 housing units. A referendum to merge Taylor Township with neighboring LaFayette Township failed when Taylor voted against the referendum. The referendum was approved in LaFayette.
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- Established
- 1849
- Population
- 936
- Area
- 16 sq mi
- Elevation
- 738 ft