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Osco, IL
Census-designated place in Henry County, Illinois.
Population
74
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
395
ZIP codes
0
Osco and its ZIP codes
Osco at a glance
- Osco is 73% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Osco, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Osco.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,235
13,972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,048
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$336M
FY 2026, $6,826 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Osco, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Osco, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Osco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AndoverVillage | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| OrionVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Lynn CenterCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| CambridgeVillage | 6.1 mi | 2 |
| OphiemCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| SwedonaCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| GeneseoCity | 10 mi | 4.7 |
| ColonaCity | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| ClevelandVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Coal ValleyVillage | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| SherrardVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| AlphaVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WoodhullVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Carbon CliffVillage | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| BarstowCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| CableCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Osco, IL in?
- Osco is in Henry County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Osco, IL?
- About 74 people live in Osco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Osco?
- Nearby places include Andover (3.4 mi), Orion (4.7 mi), Lynn Center (5.3 mi), Cambridge (6.1 mi), Ophiem (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023