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Oblong, IL
Village in Crawford County, Illinois.
Population
1,634
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,505
ZIP codes
0
Oblong and its ZIP codes
Oblong at a glance
- Oblong is about 6.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,917 a year, 31% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,100 (68% below Illinois) and median rent is $542 a month.
Local data for Oblong, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oblong, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,917
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$83,100
Median rent
$542/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
11.3%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (326), Irish Americans (203), Italian Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crawford County. PPP loans are for Oblong.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,794
7,629 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,038
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $6,175 per person
How people get to work
Oblong, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.5%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oblong, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
315
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 20°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oblong, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Oblong
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StoyVillage | 4.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Willow HillVillage | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| Ste. MarieVillage | 8 mi | 1.1 |
| RobinsonCity | 9.4 mi | 4.7 |
| YaleVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| AnnapolisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| NewtonCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| West LibertyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Flat RockVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Rose HillVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| DundasCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| HutsonvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| PalestineVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| HidalgoVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| West YorkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Merom, INTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oblong, IL in?
- Oblong is in Crawford County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Oblong, IL?
- About 1,634 people live in Oblong, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oblong?
- Nearby places include Stoy (4.1 mi), Willow Hill (6.1 mi), Ste. Marie (8 mi), Robinson (9.4 mi), Yale (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023