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Opdyke, IL

Illinois

Opdyke is a small town in Illinois with a population of 263. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
263 Population 496/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $25,151 per capita
$59,200 Home Value
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,200 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,250
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $59,200
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.1%
67% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.7%
14% lower than US avg

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

People

Population263
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density496/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$25,151
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$2,434M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units103
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Uninsured10.1%
Smoking18.7%
Depression26.0%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation515 ft (157 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband97.0%
Libraries1

Is Opdyke a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Opdyke receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Opdyke offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Opdyke is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Opdyke is $59,200, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Opdyke experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches, including 10.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Opdyke has a population of 263 with a density of 496 people per square mile. The median age is 37.7 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.3%).

Population

263
Total Population
496
People / sq mi
37.7yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.8%
Female 58.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Opdyke vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.2%
12% above US avg
Spanish11.8%
12% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Opdyke vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Opdyke is $61,250, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Opdyke vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,250
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,151
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
IRS Avg AGI$62,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.7%
14% below US avg
Establishments (County)858
County GDP$2,434M

Business (County)

Restaurants86
Healthcare131
Retail146
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,198
49% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.2 min
Drive Alone81.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Opdyke is $59,200, 79% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$59,200
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.9%
Housing Units103
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,198
49% above US avg
Effective Rate8.78%
In Opdyke, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.1% of residents lack health insurance. 18.7% are current smokers. 26.0% report depression. 25.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
23% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Asthma11.4%
COPD8.4%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.7%
34% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity25.6%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress14.8%
Short Sleep38.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate76.8%
Uninsured10.1%
17% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.4%
Dental Visits56.4%
Premature Death10,089/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access49.1%
Healthcare Facilities131
Opdyke has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.0 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.0 inches
18% above US avg
Snowfall10.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density496/sq mi
Coordinates38.2582°N, 88.7898°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17081
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.8-point margin. 97.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.3%
D 25.5%

Winner: Republican by 47.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.1%
67% below US avg
High School+90.8%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density496/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities131
Restaurants86
Retail Stores146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.2 min
Drive Alone81.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

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