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Oquawka, IL


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Oquawka, Illinois

Oquawka, Illinois, in Henderson county, is 45 miles SW of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 163 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. There are an estimated 1,539 people in the village.

The People and Families of Oquawka

In Oquawka, about 56% of adults are married. In Oquawka, lots of people live on their own.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oquawka had a median family income of $38,152.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Oquawka Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Oquawka is owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Oquawka is known in Illinois for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Oquawka, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Oquawka Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Oquawka, IL

Comparing Oquawka 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
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women74
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Property Taxes58
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