Illinois
Oakland is a small town in Illinois with a population of 948. Residents earn $49,571 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oakland receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Oakland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oakland is $49,571, 34% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Oakland is $97,200, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $509 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Oakland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,571 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,746 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,044 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,563 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 603 |
| County GDP | $1,440M |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 45 |
| Retail | 84 |
| Manufacturing | 84 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,396 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.52% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Census Median | $97,200 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $135,395 |
| $/Sq Ft | $31 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 78.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $509 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,396 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.52% |
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,968/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6578°N, 88.0279°W |
| County FIPS | 17041 |
Winner: Republican by 46.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,215/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Retail Stores | 84 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |