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Oblong, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Crawford County County
Oblong, IL
At a Glance
How Oblong Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oblong's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Oblong a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oblong residents earn a median household income of $52,702 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,824. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 424 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oblong is $78,400 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,908. Median rent is $532/month, with 14.9% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Oblong reports 585 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,681/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.5% of adults in Oblong hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oblong has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.