Rio, Illinois facts for kids
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Rio, Illinois
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Location of Rio in Knox County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Rio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 209 |
| • Density | 669.87/sq mi (258.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61472
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-64148 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399077 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Rio, Illinois |
Rio is a small village located in Knox County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2010, about 220 people lived there. It is part of the larger Galesburg area. The name "Rio" is pronounced "Rye-Oh".
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Exploring Rio's Location
Rio is found in the northwest part of Knox County. It is about 13 miles north of Galesburg, which is the main city and county seat. The land around the village has very rich soil. This makes it perfect for farming crops like corn and soybeans.
Natural Features of Rio
A few small creeks flow through the edges of Rio, but they do not have official names. There are also some gentle hills that roll under the village streets. You might even see some small drop-offs that look like shallow cliffs in the local farm fields. All the water from this area flows into North Henderson Creek. This creek then leads to Henderson Creek, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River near Oquawka.
How Big is Rio?
According to information from 2010, the village of Rio covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Rio
The number of people living in Rio has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 177 | — | |
| 1970 | 186 | 5.1% | |
| 1980 | 282 | 51.6% | |
| 1990 | 260 | −7.8% | |
| 2000 | 240 | −7.7% | |
| 2010 | 220 | −8.3% | |
| 2020 | 209 | −5.0% | |
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Rio's Community in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 240 people living in Rio. They lived in 94 households, and 72 of these were families. Most of the people living in Rio were White (99.58%). A small number (2.08%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70.2%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.55 people, and the average family had about 2.92 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 24.2% of the people were under 18. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 38 years old.
Education in the Rio Area
Students from Rio attend schools in the ROWVA School District #208. This district includes five main towns: Rio, Oneida, Wataga, Victoria, and Altona.
Where Students Go to School
- Younger students (Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade) go to ROWVA Central in Oneida.
- 3rd and 4th graders attend ROWVA West in Wataga.
- 5th and 6th graders go to ROWVA East in Altona.
- Junior high students (7th and 8th graders) are in Oneida.
- High school students (9th to 12th graders) also attend school in Oneida.
ROWVA Central, ROWVA Jr. High, and ROWVA High School are all connected in one large building.
School Spirit and Sports
The school colors for ROWVA are black, gold, and white. Their mascot is a tiger. The school also takes part in sports teams with other nearby schools. For example, they have a sports team with Galva called the Mid-County Cougars. Their colors are black, blue, and white. They play sports like golf, cross country, and football together.
Rio's Old Elementary School
Rio used to have its own elementary school. It was opened in 1922 and was located in the center of town. However, the school closed in 2004. This was because it cost a lot to heat and cool the building, and there were not many students (only 36 students from 1st to 6th grade when it closed).
After it closed, a person named Mike Gillette bought the building. He allowed local children to use the playground equipment for a while, but it has since been removed. The building has not been turned into a business and still looks much the same from the outside.
Community Park and Baseball
The village of Rio owns a baseball field and the land next to it. They have turned this area into a park for everyone to enjoy. The park has a public pavilion and a concession stand for baseball games. There is also a large playground structure that the village paid for. It was built by community volunteers in July 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Rio (Illinois) para niños
