Argyle, Illinois facts for kids
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Argyle
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 Argyle
Location in Illinois
Argyle
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Boone, Winnebago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 332 |
| • Density | 378.56/sq mi (146.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
61004
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| Area codes | 815, 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-02050 |
Argyle is a small community in Illinois, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government, but it's a recognized place where people live. It is located in both Boone and Winnebago counties, not far from the city of Rockford. Argyle is part of the larger Rockford area.
Where is Argyle?
Argyle is located in the northern part of Illinois. It sits at an elevation of about 883 feet (269 meters) above sea level. The community covers a total area of about 0.88 square miles (2.27 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
People in Argyle
According to the 2020 census, 332 people live in Argyle. There were 128 households in the community. The average household size was about 2.76 people.
About 23.8% of the people in Argyle were under 18 years old. Around 5.7% were 65 years or older. The average age of people living in Argyle was 48.5 years.
History of Argyle
Argyle got its name from an early settler. This person came from a place called Argyll in Scotland.
In 2010, Argyle was hit by a strong tornado. This tornado happened on November 22, 2010. It was rated as an EF2 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. This scale measures how strong tornadoes are.
