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Oblong, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Crawford County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,617
Population
1,483/sq mi density
$52,702
Median Income
$25,824 per capita
$78,400
Home Value
$123,908 Zillow
$532
Median Rent
14.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
585
Violent Crime/100K
1,681 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,702 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,400 home value, $532/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Oblong (13)
Fox Ridge State Park
State Park
703 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of the Illinois country, had marched through freezing floodwaters to gain this victory. The fort’s captu...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exh...
Weather: The weather in the area is quite typical for the Midwest. The average temperature for the winter months is in the mid 30s, but the summers can often be hot and humid with temperatures reaching into th...
Harmonie State Park
State Park
2,912 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's boyhood and learn about the boy who would one day become the leader of our nation.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Wildli...
Weather: Southern Indiana has a moderate climate, characterized by warm, yet moist conditions. Summers are usually warm, and winters cool. Much of the area's average 46 inches of precipitation falls in sp...
Lincoln State Park
State Park
1,741 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lincoln State Park (addition)
State Park
10 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Scales Lake State Beach
State Park
467 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shades State Park
State Park
1,815 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve
State Park
1,749 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shakamak State Park
State Park
27 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Spitler Woods
State Park
39 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Turkey Run State Park
State Park
866 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Unknown Park
State Park
63 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0