Oblong Township, IL
Living in Oblong Township
Bikeability17
Walkability48
Commute96
Public Transit22
Affordability99
Public Safety78
Airports20
Hospitals61
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation-135 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial6%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate37%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector71%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office16%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$359Median Monthly Rent+$35 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas18%
Utility gas62%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oblong Township
United States45
Illinois50
Crawford County18
Property Crime in Oblong Township
United States48
Illinois43
Crawford County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 33 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oblong Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding72
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oblong Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oblong Township, IL
New Hebron Christian School
8 miles, SE
St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School
15 miles, W
East Orchard Christian Academy
21 miles, SW
St Joseph School
22 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Oblong Township, IL
Eastern Illinois University
36 miles, NW
Indiana State University
41 miles, NE
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
41 miles, NE
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
44 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oblong Township, IL
Crawford Memorial Hospital
7 miles, E
Richland Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SW
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SE
Sullivan County Community Hospital
27 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Oblong Township, IL
Evansville Regional Airport
70 miles, S
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
74 miles, N
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
96 miles, SE
Indianapolis International Airport
98 miles, NE