What are the schools like in Oneida, IL?

Oneida is served primarily by R O W V A CUSD 208. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

What is the median household income in Oneida?

The median household income in Oneida, IL is $62,700 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Oneida, IL?

Oneida has an average high temperature of 29.9°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Oneida, IL affordable or expensive?

Oneida's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oneida is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $98,600 and the median rent is $858 per month.

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

Oneida has a violent crime rate of 301.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1754.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oneida, IL a Good Place to Live?

Oneida is a small town of 732 in Illinois, with a median household income of $62,700 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Oneida stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Oneida 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: 91.9

Oneida's overall cost of living index is 91.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oneida costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Oneida, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$98,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$858	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,700	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Oneida's violent crime rate is 301.8 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

301.8 /100k

Property Crime

1754.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Oneida is served primarily by R O W V A CUSD 208. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oneida, IL	National Avg
School District	R O W V A CUSD 208	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oneida sees average highs of 29.9°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 39.4 inches of annual precipitation and 26.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oneida, IL
Average High — January	29.9°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	39.4"
Annual Snowfall	26.8"

Demographics

Metric	Oneida, IL	National Avg
Population	732	—
Median Age	41.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.5%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wataga, IL 4 mi Altona, IL 4 mi Nekoma, IL 7 mi Henderson, IL 7 mi Victoria, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Oneida

Oneida, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61467

Oneida vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oneida, IL affordable or expensive?

Oneida's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Oneida roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $98,600 and median rent is $858/month.

What is the crime rate in Oneida, IL?

Oneida's violent crime rate is 301.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1754.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oneida?

Public schools in Oneida are operated by R O W V A CUSD 208. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oneida, IL a good place to live?

Oneida, IL has a population of 732, a median household income of $62,700, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Oneida?

Oneida averages 29.9°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.4 inches with about 26.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oneida?

Oneida, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61467.

What is the population of Oneida?

The population of Oneida, Illinois is 732 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oneida?

Key numbers for living in Oneida: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $98,600, median household income $62,700, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oneida side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.