Illinois
Oakwood is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,243. Residents earn $43,894 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oakwood receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Oakwood has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Oakwood is $43,894, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. The poverty rate of 16.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Oakwood is $98,300, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $795 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Oakwood is below the national average at 195 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,362 per 100,000, 31% below the national average.
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Oakwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,894 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,623 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,050 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,745 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,313 |
| County GDP | $4,180M |
| Restaurants | 146 |
| Healthcare | 150 |
| Retail | 212 |
| Manufacturing | 72 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,912 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.00% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Census Median | $98,300 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $159,808 |
| Census Median Rent | $795 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,912 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.00% |
| Obesity | 42.3% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,430/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Total Violent | 194.6/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 194.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,361.9/100K |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 454.0/100K |
| Theft | 843.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 64.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.2 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1101°N, 87.7769°W |
| County FIPS | 17183 |
Winner: Republican by 35.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,337/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Restaurants | 146 |
| Retail Stores | 212 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |