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Oakwood, IL
Village in Vermilion County, Illinois.
Population
1,380
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,487
ZIP codes
0
Oakwood and its ZIP codes
Oakwood at a glance
- Oakwood is about 6.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,293, 44% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,000 (61% below Illinois) and median rent is $695 a month.
Local data for Oakwood, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oakwood, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,293
Poverty rate
24.8%
Median home value
$103,000
Median rent
$695/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
10.5%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (199), Irish Americans (72), Italian Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vermilion County. PPP loans are for Oakwood.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,590
25,378 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$499M
FY 2026, $6,728 per person
How people get to work
Oakwood, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oakwood, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
755
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakwood, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Oakwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MuncieVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| CatlinVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.8 |
| FithianVillage | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| FairmountVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.3 |
| TiltonVillage | 7.2 mi | 3.8 |
| BelgiumVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| DanvilleCity | 8.7 mi | 17.9 |
| WestvilleVillage | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| OgdenVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| HomerVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| RoyalVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| GeorgetownCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| IndianolaVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BismarckVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| PotomacVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| OlivetCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakwood, IL in?
- Oakwood is in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Oakwood, IL?
- About 1,380 people live in Oakwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakwood?
- Nearby places include Muncie (3.4 mi), Catlin (4.8 mi), Fithian (5 mi), Fairmount (5.3 mi), Tilton (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023