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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Exposure to Manufacturing April 18, 2024 Freeport, greater freeport partnership, Manufacturing, Stephenson County It is human nature to gravitate towards the familiar. That holds true for high school students. They will frequently choose careers or educational pathways aligned to future careers based on their exposure to that career. So how do we expose more students to the varied manufacturing careers available locally? That was the most prominent conversation thread at our recent Manufacturing […]
Stephenson County Home Show – April 20 April 18, 2024 Participating Vendors include: Acri Company PO. Box 737 Milan, IL 61264 (309) 787-3580 cfilali@acricompany.com Affordable Water 214 W. Menomonie St. Belvidere, IL 61008 (815) 544-1021 affordablewater.durham@gmail.com Bader Construction 1506 S. Oak Ave. Freeport, IL 61032 (815) 821-5733 Bath Planet 7111 N. Alpine Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 (815) 205-0049 aileen@bathplanetlocal.com Bowen’s Carpet Dry 108 2nd Ave. […]
2024 Restaurant Week Participants April 13, 2024 We are excited to share the great featured dishes from Freeport & Stephenson County restaurants during Stephenson County Restaurant Week! Check back as we get more information added as the event draws closer! Featured restaurants include: Big O’s on the Hollow The Freeprot Club Higher Grounds Hilldale Deli Journey’s Cafe Jumpin’ Joes La Patrona Landmark Restaurant Lena Mercantile […]
New People Mean Business April 10, 2024 advocate program, greater freeport partnership, Stephenson County The real estate market may not be as active as it was this time last year, but there is constant movement of new people and families into Freeport and Stephenson County. The Partnership connects with newcomers to provide information on things to do in the area that may interest them, services they need to make Freeport and Stephenson County home, […]