Oneida, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Oneida is a small town in Illinois with a population of 770. Residents earn $66,615 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
770 Population 1,013/sq mi density
$66,615 Median Income $28,088 per capita
$107,400 Home Value $132,925 Zillow
$882 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,615 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,400 home value, $882/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,615
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,400
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.5%
18% lower than US avg
Median Rent $882
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

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

People

Population770
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,013/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,615
Per Capita$28,088
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$2,048M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,400
Rent$882
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$132,925
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.0%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation817 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+96.4%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.0%
Libraries9

Is Oneida a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oneida receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Oneida stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oneida is $66,615, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oneida is $107,400, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $882 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Oneida experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Oneida has a population of 770 with a density of 1,013 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%).

Population

770
Total Population
1,013
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%
Female 54.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Oneida vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oneida vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oneida is $66,615, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Oneida vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,615
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,088
Avg Weekly Wage$980
IRS Avg AGI$74,616

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,020
County GDP$2,048M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare90
Retail148
Manufacturing46

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,739
64% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Drive Alone87.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Oneida is $107,400, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $882 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $132,925.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,400
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$132,925

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$882
24% below US avg
Rent Burden18.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,739
64% above US avg
Effective Rate5.34%
In Oneida, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.0% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.6%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death7,545/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access78.2%
Healthcare Facilities90

Crime Rates: Oneida vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Oneida has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.4 inches
4% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,013/sq mi
Coordinates41.0722°N, 90.2247°W
County FIPS17073
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.5-point margin. 90.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.3%
D 36.8%

Winner: Republican by 24.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.5%
18% below US avg
High School+96.4%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,013/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities90
Restaurants100
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Drive Alone87.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.2%

Nearby Cities

Compare Oneida with another city: