Oblong, IL
Living in Oblong
Bikeability10
Walkability37
Commute90
Public Transit11
Affordability100
Public Safety76
Airports20
Hospitals61
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation-52 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-10 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate40%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$2k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-11% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office19%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$52kMedian Home Value-$4.3k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$333Median Monthly Rent+$44 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K48%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas1%
Utility gas76%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oblong
United States45
Illinois50
Crawford County18
Property Crime in Oblong
United States48
Illinois43
Crawford County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%
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
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oblong, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oblong, IL
New Hebron Christian School
10 miles, E
St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School
14 miles, W
East Orchard Christian Academy
20 miles, SW
St Joseph School
21 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Oblong, IL
Eastern Illinois University
36 miles, NW
Indiana State University
42 miles, NE
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
42 miles, NE
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
46 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oblong, IL
Crawford Memorial Hospital
9 miles, E
Richland Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SW
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SE
Sullivan County Community Hospital
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Oblong, 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
99 miles, NE