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Oconee, IL

Illinois

Oconee is a small town in Illinois with a population of 185. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
185 Population 514/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $27,097 per capita
$101,900 Home Value $199,446 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $101,900
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.0%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

How Oconee Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population185
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density514/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$27,097
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$1,970M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$199,446
Housing Units83
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking16.1%
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation668 ft (204 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.0%
Libraries5

Is Oconee a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oconee receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Oconee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oconee is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oconee is $101,900, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Oconee experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches, including 14.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Oconee has a population of 185 with a density of 514 people per square mile. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

185
Total Population
514
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Oconee vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.6%
58% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oconee vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oconee is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Oconee vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,097
Avg Weekly Wage$982
IRS Avg AGI$68,828

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg
Establishments (County)706
County GDP$1,970M

Business (County)

Restaurants80
Healthcare58
Retail114
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,100
17% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Drive Alone70.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Oconee is $101,900, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $199,446.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,900
64% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$199,446

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%
Housing Units83
Median Year Built1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,100
17% above US avg
Effective Rate4.02%
In Oconee, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. 16.1% are current smokers. 23.9% report depression. 23.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oconee vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.9%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.9%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.0%
Short Sleep36.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,589
Dentists1:4,179
Mental Health1:1,278
Checkup Rate74.7%
Dental Visits61.6%
Premature Death8,451/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access65.9%
Healthcare Facilities58
Oconee has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall14.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation668 ft (204 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density514/sq mi
Coordinates39.2863°N, 89.1066°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.7-point margin. 80.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.6%
D 25.9%

Winner: Republican by 46.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.0%
58% below US avg
High School+94.6%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density514/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities58
Restaurants80
Retail Stores114

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Drive Alone70.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.6%

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