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Oblong, IL


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Oblong, Illinois

Oblong, Illinois, in Crawford county, is 41 miles SW of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 107 miles SW of Indianapolis, Indiana. The village has a population of 1,580.

The People and Families of Oblong

In Oblong, about 55% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Oblong, in comparison to similar villages. You'll feel comfortable in the village if you're 65 since the village is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oblong had a median family income of $36,532.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Oblong Housing

Owners occupy 77% of the housing units in Oblong. One of the strengths of the village is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Oblong?

Commuting

In Oblong, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Oblong strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 15%Oblong Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 18%Oblong Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Oblong, IL

Comparing Oblong to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Housing Recently Built34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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