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Oconee, IL
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Oconee, IL
At a Glance
How Oconee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oconee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Oconee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oconee residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,097. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oconee is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,446. Median rent is $900/month, with 27.5% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Oconee reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,946/100K.
Education
14.0% of adults in Oconee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oconee has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.