Illinois
Okawville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,312. Residents earn $84,881 per year, which is 13% above the national average.
Based on current data, Okawville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Okawville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Okawville is $84,881, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Okawville is $161,400, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $736 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 498 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 925 per 100,000, 53% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Okawville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 10.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,881 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,150 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,162 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,224 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 401 |
| County GDP | $1,259M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,962 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.07% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $161,400 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $162,397 |
| Census Median Rent | $736 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,962 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.07% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,641/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Total Violent | 498.2/100K |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 71.2/100K |
| Assault | 427.1/100K |
| Total Property | 925.3/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 355.9/100K |
| Theft | 498.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 71.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 431 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 646/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4344°N, 89.5480°W |
| County FIPS | 17189 |
Winner: Republican by 57.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 646/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |