Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Onarga is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,362. Residents earn $64,286 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Onarga receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Onarga offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Onarga is $64,286, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Onarga is $96,500, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $748 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Onarga experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 24.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 44.9% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 55.1% |
| 311% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,286 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,566 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,074 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,333 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 367 |
| County GDP | $1,119M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,571 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.77% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $96,500 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $150,035 |
| Census Median Rent | $748 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,571 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.77% |
| Obesity | 41.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,101/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.4 inches |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 816/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7153°N, 88.0108°W |
| County FIPS | 17053 |
Winner: Republican by 47.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.1% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 65.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 816/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |