Dakota
Dakota’s rural landscape and authentic midwestern atmosphere will make you feel right at home in this country setting. In 2017, Dakota’s school district earned a spot on the “Top 100 School Districts in Illinois” List.
Population: 506 (2010 Census)
President: Jason Knox, 815-449-2218
School: Dakota Community Unit School District #201
View: ESRI Summary Report
UTILITIES
Water: Village of Dakota
Sewer: Village of Dakota
Electric: ComEd
Gas: Nicor
Telecommunications: Mediacom, Frontier, T6, AT&T, MCI, Sprint
COMMUNITY DETAILS
As of the census of 2010, there were 551 people, 197 households, and 141 families residing in the village.
The population density is comprised of 1,732 per square mile with 203 housing units at an average density of 704.6 square miles.
PARKS AND RECREATION
- Dakota Park & Playground with nature trail
BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES
Key Industries
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A Guide to Local Shopping for Mother’s Day May 1, 2024 As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s time to show our appreciation for the incredible women who have shaped our lives. This year, why not make the day truly special by embracing the charm of local shopping? Supporting local businesses not only adds a personal touch to your gifts but also contributes to the vibrancy and uniqueness of your community. One delightful […]
Oh, the Places We’ll Go April 30, 2024 Dr. Suess, freeport il, greater freeport partnership, Stephenson County It is the season of graduations and with it comes an air of pride, not just for parents and students, but for our community, as well. But while graduations celebrate the end of high school or college education, the term commencement is actually preparing for the start of something new! The Greater Freeport Partnership is experiencing its own commencement. After […]
MVP: Membership Value Proposition April 23, 2024 Freeport, greater freeport partnership, olivo taco, Stephenson County When you decide to become a member or investor of the Greater Freeport Partnership, we understand that a value calculation is made. Is the cost of membership equal to or less than the value you get from being a member and supporting the work that we do at the Partnership? Because we understand that, we work hard to provide value […]
A Leadership Lesson from an Eclipse April 22, 2024 Yesterday at 3:26 pm, my city experienced a 97% solar eclipse. In other words, we were just off-center from the path of totality. I ventured outside at 3:15 p.m. with my eclipse viewer. My dog ran around the backyard. Across the street, a neighbor had 20 people at their house for a joint birthday and eclipse party. And I noticed […]