VOLO
- Website: http://www.villageofvolo.com
- Population: 180 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
- Median Household Income: 45,833 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
- Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 6.454% to 6.755% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)
Volo is the newest village in Lake County, incorporated in 1993.
Recreation
Recreational opportunities include the Volo Bog, Fish Lake Resort, Volo Country Village and Volo Antique Auto Museum.
Schools
Volo falls within the boundaries of McHenry Elementary School District #15, Big Hollow Elementary School District #38, Wauconda Unit School District #118, and Grant High School District #124. There are parochial schools in the village of Wauconda and in Grant Township.
Housing
Volo features single-family residential homes on large lots. The 1994 median house sales price was $271,900 and median rent cost was $850. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
Government Services
Fire protection is provided by the Wauconda Fire Protection District and Fox Lake Fire Protection District. Police protection is provided by the Lake County Sheriff's Department.
Transportation
U.S. Rte. 12 and State Rte. 120 intersect within the village providing access to both the Chicago and Milwaukee metropolitan areas.
- Distance to the Chicago Loop: 46 miles
- Distance to O'Hare Airport: 36 miles
- Distance to Mitchell Field: 51 miles