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IL area data

Oblong, IL

Oblong, IL.

Population: 2,951 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$130,433
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+1.1%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$134,398
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (28 mi)
Nearest airport
Robinson Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) (39 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-19 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Median annual property tax
$1,454
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
46.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,580
Average weekly wage
$1,198
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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