Oakford, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mason County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
258 Population 1,032/sq mi density
$65,813 Median Income $27,697 per capita
$101,900 Home Value $160,457 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,813 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $833/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakford, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,813
12% below
$27,697 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
64% below
Zillow: $160,457
Median Rent
$833/mo
28% below
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Oakford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oakford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
36%
Rent
72%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakford a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oakford residents earn a median household income of $65,813 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,697. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oakford is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,457. Median rent is $833/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Education

10.1% of adults in Oakford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oakford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population258
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,032/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,813
Per Capita$27,697
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$813

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$833
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$160,457
Housing Units122
Rent Burden42.5%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,740/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation487 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute34 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Oakford was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.