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Oblong, IL
B
Population: 1,405
Home Price: $66,100
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Overview
Oblong is a small town in the state of Illinois with a population of 1,405. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Oblong has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Very Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
15.5 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Oblong, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Oblong
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,902
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$49,900
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
8.8%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Oblong
Illinois
United States
Median Age
35.2
41.5
42.3
Gender
Oblong
Illinois
United States
Male
51.5%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
48.5%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Oblong
Illinois
United States
White
91.7%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.5%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.5%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.2%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Oblong
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$66,100
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$299
$721
$801
Family Households
42.2%
42.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.3%
32.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
65.4%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
34.6%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Oblong
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.3%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
36.4%
36.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
27.0%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
7.9%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Oblong
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
19.8%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
32.2%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Oblong
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
0.0
43.2
38.0
Robbery
0.0
33.2
40.7
Assault
584.8
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Oblong
Illinois
United States
Burglary
731.0
246.4
336.1
Theft
950.3
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
0.0
122.7
167.1
Arson
73.1
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Oblong, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
tastes
plant based
chinese food
pizza
meal
dishes
poutine
cheese
tasty
bbq
smoothie
wine
mexican restaurants
bakery
waffles
vegetarian
pickles
sushi
vegan
football
tennis
poker
basketball
baseball
fitness
gaming
coaching
wrestling
golf
teams
comic
creation
pfp
picasso
animations
posters
studios
nfts
tv shows
controller modder
fighting games
camping
niche
bathroom selfies
anime
hiking
dd
pokmon
toys
fitness
gaming
books
tv
tv shows
commentary
sports
theme park
studios
corporate
gaming
camping
hiking
space
sports
pool
winter
summer
starbucks
ebay
amazon
bakery
online shopping
toys
mcdonalds
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