Illinois
Oglesby is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,723. Residents earn $71,618 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oglesby receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Oglesby offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oglesby is $71,618, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Oglesby is $130,900, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Oglesby experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 28.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 89.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.5% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,618 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,631 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,339 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,934 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 165 |
| County GDP | $428M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,588 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.50% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $130,900 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $167,604 |
| Median List Price | $140,000 |
| Median List Price | $140,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $66 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $810 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,588 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.50% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,768/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2932°N, 89.0710°W |
| County FIPS | 17155 |
Winner: Republican by 22.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |