What are the schools like in Okawville, IL?

Okawville is served primarily by West Washington Co CUD 10. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Okawville?

The median household income in Okawville, IL is $78,950 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Okawville, IL?

Okawville has an average high temperature of 38.7°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.1 inches.

Okawville, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Okawville, IL affordable or expensive?

Okawville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Okawville is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $154,100 and the median rent is $788 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Okawville, IL?

Crime rate data for Okawville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Okawville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Okawville is a small town of 1,263 in Illinois, with a median household income of $78,950 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Okawville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Okawville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Okawville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.4

Okawville's overall cost of living index is 93.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Okawville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Okawville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$154,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$788	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,950	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Okawville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Okawville is served primarily by West Washington Co CUD 10. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Okawville, IL	National Avg
School District	West Washington Co CUD 10	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Okawville sees average highs of 38.7°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 43.0 inches of annual precipitation and 10.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Okawville, IL
Average High — January	38.7°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	43.0"
Annual Snowfall	10.1"

Demographics

Metric	Okawville, IL	National Avg
Population	1,263	—
Median Age	43.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	24.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Addieville, IL 4 mi Venedy, IL 6 mi Damiansville, IL 6 mi Germantown, IL 8 mi Albers, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Okawville

Okawville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62271

Okawville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Okawville, IL affordable or expensive?

Okawville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Okawville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $154,100 and median rent is $788/month.

What is the crime rate in Okawville, IL?

Crime data for Okawville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Okawville?

Public schools in Okawville are operated by West Washington Co CUD 10. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Okawville, IL a good place to live?

Okawville, IL has a population of 1,263, a median household income of $78,950, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Okawville?

Okawville averages 38.7°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.0 inches with about 10.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Okawville?

Okawville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62271.

What is the population of Okawville?

The population of Okawville, Illinois is 1,263 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Okawville?

Key numbers for living in Okawville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $154,100, median household income $78,950, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Okawville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.