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Oglesby, Illinois, in La Salle county, is 50 miles NE of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 82 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city contains a population of approximately 3,647.
In Oglesby, about 58% of adults are married.
Oglesby boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Oglesby had a median family income of $44,778.
Political donors in Oglesby favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Oglesby has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.
In Oglesby, 94% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Oglesby can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Oglesby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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