Oblong, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
1,617 Population
$52,702 Median Income
$78,400 Home Value
$532 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
350 Violent Crime / 100K
34.8 yrs Median Age
9.5% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
3.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.8
Education

People

Population1,617
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,483/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 92.8%

Economy

3.3/5
Median Income$52,702
Per Capita Income$25,824
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty Rate18.0%
County GDP$1,657M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$78,400
Zillow Value$123,908
Median Rent$532
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Depression25.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime350/100K
Property Crime1,889/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Jan / Jul29° / 77°
Rain45 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

1.8/5
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+89.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute18 min
Work From Home0.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Oblong Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$52,702
Home Value$78,400
Median Rent$532
Poverty Rate18.0%
Bachelor's Degree+9.5%
Unemployment2.9%
Violent Crime349.9 /100K
Avg Temperature54.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,617
Population Density1,483 per sq mi
Median Age34.8 years
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 92.8% Black 1.2% Hispanic 2.5% Other 3.5%
White92.8%
Black or African American1.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.5%

Language

English Only95.8%
Spanish Speakers4.2%
English 95.8% Spanish 4.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.8%
Health Insurance93.8%

Income

30% below avg
Median Household Income$52,702
Per Capita Income$25,824
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,186
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$70,893

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.9%
Poverty Rate18.0%
Total Establishments (County)424
County GDP$1,657M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation42
Healthcare Facilities35
Retail Stores59
Manufacturing18
Total Establishments424

Industry Mix

Restaurants 42 Healthcare 35 Retail 59 Manufacturing 18

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$70,893
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,035

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time17.7 min
Work From Home0.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

72% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$78,400
Zillow Home Value Index$123,908

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied65.4%

Rental Costs

54% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$532

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,035
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.15%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.7%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity23.7%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.8%
Regular Checkup75.6%
Premature Death Rate7,129 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.7 / 10
Exercise Access58.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)35
Restaurants (County)42

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime349.9 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault349.9 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,889.4 /100K
Burglary629.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,259.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2

Temperature

29°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average54.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation45.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation511 ft (156 m)
Land Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,483 per sq mi
Latitude39.0023°
Longitude-87.9105°
County FIPS17033

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.4%
D 22.9%

Republican +52.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.5%
High School+89.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density1,483 per sq mi
Land Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2

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