Illinois
Owaneco is a small town in Illinois with a population of 744. Residents earn $66,875 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Owaneco receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Owaneco offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Owaneco is $66,875, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Owaneco is $96,300, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $835 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Owaneco experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches, including 14.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,875 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,897 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,828 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 706 |
| County GDP | $1,970M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 114 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,100 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.26% |
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Census Median | $96,300 |
| 66% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $835 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.7% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,100 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.26% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,451/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.3 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 619 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4814°N, 89.1949°W |
| County FIPS | 17021 |
Winner: Republican by 46.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.6% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,617/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.2% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 114 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |