Oblong, IL

Oblong is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,617. Residents earn $52,702 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,617 Population 1,483/sq mi density

$52,702 Median Income $25,824 per capita

$78,400 Home Value $123,908 Zillow

$532 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

585 Violent Crime/100K 1,681 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$52,702 median income, 2.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$78,400 home value, $532/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)

Education

1.8 / 5.0

9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

UFO Sightings Near Oblong, IL

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Oblong, IL.

Name	Year	Description
Oblong (rural), IL	2005	pulsating row of 4-5 very bright lights in SW sky (southern IL)&#44 Triangle of 3 lights of same intensity&#44 also small pulsing orbs