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Onarga, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County
Onarga, IL
At a Glance
How Onarga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Onarga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Onarga a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Onarga residents earn a median household income of $64,286 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,566. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Onarga is $96,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,035. Median rent is $748/month, with 19.7% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Onarga reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 627/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Onarga hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 65.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onarga has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.