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Oakford, IL
Village in Menard County, Illinois.
Population
191
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
768
ZIP codes
0
Oakford and its ZIP codes
Oakford at a glance
- Oakford is about 3.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Oakford, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Menard County. PPP loans are for Oakford.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,977
1,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,789
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90.5M
FY 2026, $7,361 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Oakford, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
328
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakford, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Oakford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KilbourneVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.9 |
| PetersburgCity | 8.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Lake PetersburgCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| TallulaVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ChandlervilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| EastonVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| BathVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| GreenviewVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| HavanaCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| AshlandVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Mason CityCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| Pleasant PlainsVillage | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| AthensCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| TopekaVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| VirginiaCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| CantrallVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakford, IL in?
- Oakford is in Menard County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Oakford, IL?
- About 191 people live in Oakford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakford?
- Nearby places include Kilbourne (4.5 mi), Petersburg (8.4 mi), Lake Petersburg (9.5 mi), Tallula (11 mi), Chandlerville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023