Big Rock, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Big Rock, Illinois
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Gazebo in downtown Big Rock
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Location of Big Rock in Kane County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Township | Big Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.32 sq mi (11.18 km2) |
| • Land | 4.32 sq mi (11.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,104 |
| • Density | 255.67/sq mi (98.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 630 |
| FIPS code | 17-05976 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398118 |
Big Rock is a small village located in Kane County, Illinois, United States. It is about 50 miles (80 km) west of the big city of Chicago. You can find Big Rock between the villages of Hinckley and Sugar Grove.
Big Rock officially became a village on July 26, 2001. In 2010, the village had a population of 1,126 people. By 2020, its population was 1,104.
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Where is Big Rock, Illinois Located?
Big Rock is in the southwestern part of Kane County. A major road, U.S. Route 30, runs through the northern side of the village. This road connects Big Rock to Sugar Grove (5 miles east) and Hinckley (5 miles west).
The village covers a total area of about 4.33 square miles (11.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live in Big Rock?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,126 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,104 | −2.0% | |
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The number of people living in Big Rock has stayed fairly steady. In 2010, there were 1,126 residents. By the 2020 census, the population was 1,104 people.
Schools in the Big Rock Area
Big Rock Township is part of the Hinckley-Big Rock Community Unit School District 429. This school district runs three schools for students in the area:
- Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School is located on the west side of Hinckley on US HWY 30.
- Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School is in the center of Big Rock, also on US HWY 30.
- Hinckley-Big Rock High School is on the east side of Hinckley, along US HWY 30.
Images for kids
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Big Rock post office
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Big Rock grain elevator
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Downtown Big Rock
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Big Rock town hall
See also
In Spanish: Big Rock para niños
