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Oak Run, IL

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Oak Run is a small town in Illinois with a population of 722. Residents earn $120,972 per year, which is 61% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
722 Population 169/sq mi density
$120,972 Median Income $67,933 per capita
$280,600 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,972 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$280,600 home value
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $120,972
61% higher than US avg
Home Value $280,600
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.9%
1% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.1%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.4%
97% lower than US avg

How Oak Run Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population722
Median Age60.2 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,972
Per Capita$67,933
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$2,449M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$280,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units614
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Uninsured7.4%
Smoking13.9%
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation704 ft (215 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.5%
Libraries9

Is Oak Run a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oak Run receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Oak Run stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oak Run is $120,972, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Oak Run among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oak Run is $280,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Oak Run experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 25.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Oak Run has a population of 722 with a density of 169 people per square mile. The median age is 60.2 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).

Population

722
Total Population
169
People / sq mi
60.2yrs
Median Age
55% above US avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Oak Run vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oak Run vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oak Run is $120,972, which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Oak Run vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$120,972
61% above US avg
Per Capita Income$67,933
Avg Weekly Wage$894
IRS Avg AGI$62,190

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.4%
97% below US avg
Establishments (County)980
County GDP$2,449M

Business (County)

Restaurants130
Healthcare124
Retail154
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,480
85% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Drive Alone74.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Oak Run is $280,600, 0% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$280,600
0% below US avg
Median List Price$455,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$455,000
$/Sq Ft$212
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio103.1%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Rent Burden32.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.8%
Housing Units614
Median Year Built1997

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,480
85% above US avg
Effective Rate2.31%
In Oak Run, 36.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.4% of residents lack health insurance. 13.9% are current smokers. 22.9% report depression. 20.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oak Run vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.1%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.0%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.9%
1% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress12.0%
Short Sleep35.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Uninsured7.4%
14% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits66.6%
Premature Death9,889/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access75.9%
Healthcare Facilities124
Oak Run has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall25.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation704 ft (215 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density169/sq mi
Coordinates40.9599°N, 90.1301°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17095
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9.4-point margin. 85.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.7%
D 44.4%

Winner: Republican by 9.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.9%
1% above US avg
High School+94.8%
Graduate Degree+19.9%
School Test Score5.34
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density169/sq mi
Total Area4.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.5%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities124
Restaurants130
Retail Stores154

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Drive Alone74.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.1%

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