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Oquawka, IL
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Oquawka, IL
At a Glance
How Oquawka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oquawka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Oquawka a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oquawka residents earn a median household income of $51,477 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,532. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 143 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oquawka is $87,200 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,957. Median rent is $492/month, with 25.3% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Oquawka reports 338 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,082/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Oquawka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oquawka has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.