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Ohlman, IL

Illinois

Ohlman is a small town in Illinois with a population of 85. Residents earn $51,458 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
85 Population 266/sq mi density
$51,458 Median Income $32,912 per capita
$92,500 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,458 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,458
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,500
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.0%
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.5%
81% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

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

People

Population85
Median Age65.1 yrs
Density266/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans77.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,458
Per Capita$32,912
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$1,970M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units46
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking17.3%
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation685 ft (209 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband53.0%
Libraries5

Is Ohlman a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ohlman receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ohlman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ohlman is $51,458, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ohlman is $92,500, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Ohlman 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.

Ohlman has a population of 85 with a density of 266 people per square mile. The median age is 65.1 years, 67% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

85
Total Population
266
People / sq mi
65.1yrs
Median Age
67% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Ohlman vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ohlman vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ohlman is $51,458, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Ohlman vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,458
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,912
Avg Weekly Wage$982
IRS Avg AGI$68,828

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% 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 Rate4.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ohlman is $92,500, 67% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,500
67% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units46
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,100
17% above US avg
Effective Rate4.43%
In Ohlman, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. 17.3% are current smokers. 25.5% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.5%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.3%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress20.4%
Physical Distress14.0%
Short Sleep35.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.5%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,589
Dentists1:4,179
Mental Health1:1,278
Checkup Rate74.6%
Dental Visits62.9%
Premature Death8,451/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access65.9%
Healthcare Facilities58
Ohlman 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

Elevation685 ft (209 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density266/sq mi
Coordinates39.3434°N, 89.2185°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.7-point margin. 53.0% 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+20.0%
41% below US avg
High School+88.0%
Graduate Degree+7.7%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density266/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access53.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities58
Restaurants80
Retail Stores114

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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