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Oglesby, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Putnam County County
Oglesby, IL
At a Glance
How Oglesby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oglesby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Oglesby a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oglesby residents earn a median household income of $71,618 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,631. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oglesby is $130,900 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,604. Median rent is $810/month, with 20.1% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Oglesby reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,087/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Oglesby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oglesby has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.