Oswego, IL
Living in Oswego
Bikeability34
Walkability19
Commute20
Public Transit48
Affordability20
Public Safety85
Airports89
Hospitals85
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
35kPopulation+7.2k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
46%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
82%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black5%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate16%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$102kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector75%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office25%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$255kMedian Home Value-$20k (2010–19)
56%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$238 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached20%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200949%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K27%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas95%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oswego
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Kendall County20
Property Crime in Oswego
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Kendall County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oswego
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding68
Tornado16
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oswego, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oswego, IL
St Luke's Christian Academy
2 miles, N
Our Lady of Good Counsel School
4 miles, N
Holy Angels Catholic School
5 miles, N
Montessori Childrens Garden
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Oswego, IL
Aurora University
5 miles, N
North Central College
12 miles, NE
Benedictine University
14 miles, NE
Lewis University
14 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oswego, IL
Copley Memorial Hospital
5 miles, NE
Presence Mercy Medical Center
7 miles, N
Linden Oaks Hospital
11 miles, NE
Edward Hospital
11 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Oswego, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
30 miles, NE
Chicago Midway International Airport
31 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
53 miles, NW