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Oblong, IL

Oblong, IL.

Population: 2,951 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Oblong, IL is $124,951 — up 2.8% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$124,951

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$124,951
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+2.3%
5-year appreciation
+2.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$127,028
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$234,500
For-sale inventory
11
Active listings
3

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$648/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$753/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,288/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,554/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.7 : 1
Schools include
Oblong Elem School, Oblong High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Indian Refinery-Texaco Lawrenceville (22.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (28 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Robinson Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) (39 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
SARAH BUSH LINCOLN HEALTH CENTER, WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL 1, CRAWFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-19 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
46.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,454
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
46.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,863
Average weekly wage
$1,329
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

OblongState medianUS median
Typical home value$124,951$194,869$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,454$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Oblong, IL?
$124,951.
What is typical rent in Oblong, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $930/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Oblong, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Oblong, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Oblong, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oblong, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Oblong, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Oblong, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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