Oakwood, IL
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
7/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
4/10
local_library
Schools
2/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.
Residents
Population
1,243
332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.6%
64% (US)
College-Educated
7.8%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$43,894
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.5%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$98,300
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$543
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$595
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.7%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Vermilion County
7
Danville Urban Area
7
Illinois
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Vermilion County
6
Danville Urban Area
6
Illinois
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 6 | 25 |
| Feb | 2 | 4 | 30 |
| Mar | 3 | 3 | 39 |
| Apr | 4 | 0 | 52 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 63 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 72 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 73 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 72 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 66 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 53 |
| Nov | 4 | 1 | 42 |
| Dec | 3 | 6 | 30 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.
Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 71%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 2, IL State Senate District 52, IL State House District 104, ILSchools
Oakwood Grade School
<1 miles, NE
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1.4
Oakwood High School
3 miles, NW
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2.3
Salt Fork North Elementary School
5 miles, SE
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2.8
Salt Fork High School
5 miles, SE
•
2.3
Colleges
Lakeview College of Nursing
7 miles, E
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Danville
8 miles, SE
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1
Danville Area Community College
10 miles, E
•
1.4
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Urbana
23 miles, NW
•
1
Hospitals
Osf Sacred Heart Medical Center
7 miles, E
•
2.3
The Carle Foundation Hospital
23 miles, NW
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3.2
Osf Heart of Mary Medical Center
24 miles, NW
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3.2
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center
25 miles, NE
Airports
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
27 miles, W
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1
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
65 miles, NW
•
1.4
Indianapolis International Airport
83 miles, SE
•
3.2
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
102 miles, W
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1