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Oquawka, IL
Village in Henderson County, Illinois.
Population
1,059
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
721
ZIP codes
0
Oquawka and its ZIP codes
Oquawka at a glance
- Oquawka is about 3.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,929 a year, 35% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,000 (65% below Illinois) and median rent is $445 a month.
Local data for Oquawka, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oquawka, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,929
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$92,000
Median rent
$445/mo
Homeownership
85.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
49.8
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (331), Irish Americans (138), Swedish Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Oquawka.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,267
1,176 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,143
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$62.3M
FY 2026, $9,748 per person
How people get to work
Oquawka, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.2%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oquawka, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
379
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oquawka, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Oquawka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GladstoneVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Kingston, IACensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| BiggsvilleVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Sperry, IACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| KeithsburgCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| Oakville, IACity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| GulfportVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| KirkwoodVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Little YorkVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Mediapolis, IACity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| MediaVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| SeatonVillage | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Burlington, IACity | 14 mi | 14.4 |
| StronghurstVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| West Burlington, IACity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Beaverdale, IACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oquawka, IL in?
- Oquawka is in Henderson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Oquawka, IL?
- About 1,059 people live in Oquawka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oquawka?
- Nearby places include Gladstone (5.5 mi), Kingston, IA (5.6 mi), Biggsville (7.7 mi), Sperry, IA (11 mi), Keithsburg (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023