Holcomb Post Office, 2011
Holcomb’s story
151 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 3 maps from 1917 on.
- 1875Holcomb is settled
HolcombIL
Home to 152 people, the town was settled in 1875.
Population
152
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$131K
Census ACS
Household income
$68K
median
Median age
59.9
years
Jobs based here
77
Balanced
Settled
1875
151 years ago
Is Holcomb a good place to live?
Holcomb’s median age is 59.9 years, above both the Illinois town median (40.7 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Holcomb has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
152 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Holcomb.
Climate
In Holcomb, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
37″snow a winter
Summer afternoons peak near 83° in July, and January nights bottom out around 13°; snowfall runs to about 37 inches a winter. Holcomb brings cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–32°
Spring38–59°
Summer60–82°
Fall41–61°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
About one in three of Holcomb’s working residents commute to Rockford
0%work in town
Jobs based in Holcomb grew to 77 in 2023, 60 more than in 2013. Holcomb: 22% of residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Rockford (30%), Byron (6%) and Stillman Valley (5%). Its average commute comes in at 29 minutes.
| Holcomb | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Holcomb0%
Rockford30%
Byron6%
Stillman Valley5%
Oregon3%
14 mi
median commute distance
77
jobs based in Holcomb
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
A larger share of adults binge drink in Holcomb than in most of Illinois or the rest of the country
The share of adults in Holcomb who report frequent mental distress: 16%. Against the Illinois average, Holcomb comes out ahead on 9 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 1. 19% of adults in Holcomb get no exercise outside work; 11% report frequent physical distress.
| Holcomb | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 23% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
9 better22 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Holcomb | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.9% | 15.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.1% | 7.6% |
Rochelle Community Hospital
9.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Holcomb faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
44risk score of 100
55% of Holcomb’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 16%. On expected storm and flood damage, Holcomb sits below 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The median home in Holcomb sells for about $213K
$213Kmedian sale price
In Holcomb, 91% of households are owner-occupiers.
0
homes sold in August
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Holcomb
15pages on Holcomb
The big questions
Out and about
Nearby attractions
All 32 attractions →Illinois Railway Museum and 12 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Holcomb. Close and well known come first.
31 mi MuseumIllinois Railway Museum
14 mi Stadium & arenaBMO Center
25 mi National Historic SiteRonald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site
20 mi TheatreEgyptian Theatre, DeKalb
16 mi GardenAnderson Japanese Gardens
20 mi MuseumEllwood HouseSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Illinois Railway Museum: The original uploader was Slambo at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0 · BMO Center: SimLibrarian, CC0 · Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site: Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Egyptian Theatre, DeKalb: Andy McMurray, CC BY 2.5 · Anderson Japanese Gardens: M. Readey, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ellwood House: Paul R. Burley, CC0
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Getting set up
Moving to Holcomb: who provides what
Holcomb is unincorporated, so Ogle County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerCommonwealth Edison17.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesOgle CountyOgle County provides services here
SchoolsRochelle Township High School District 212Kings Consolidated School District 1442 districts serve Holcomb; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOgle County ClerkOgle County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes61043, 6102061043 89% · 61020 11%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Holcomb
Kishwaukee CollegeCommunity college · Public · Malta14.1 mi$4,560 in-state tuitionRockford UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Rockford14.8 mi$37,780 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Holcomb residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
About Holcomb
Unincorporated community in Illinois, US
Holcomb is an unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Holcomb had a population of 149. Holcomb is 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Davis Junction. Holcomb has a post office with ZIP code 61043. Holcomb was founded in 1876. It was named for William H. Holcomb (c. 1839–1908), General Manager of the Chicago and Iowa Railroad at the time. He was also the Superintendent of Transportation for the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 840 ft
- ZIP code
- 61043
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