What are the schools like in Opdyke, IL?

Opdyke is served primarily by Opdyke-Belle-Rive CCSD 5. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1.

What is the median household income in Opdyke?

The median household income in Opdyke, IL is $60,972 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Opdyke, IL?

Opdyke has an average high temperature of 38.5°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.4 inches.

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

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

Opdyke has a violent crime rate of 92.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 427.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Opdyke, IL a Good Place to Live?

Opdyke is a small town of 259 in Illinois, with a median household income of $60,972 .

Strengths: Opdyke stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Opdyke metro area.

Metric	Opdyke, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$54,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,972	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Opdyke's violent crime rate is 92.9 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.9 /100k

Property Crime

427.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Opdyke is served primarily by Opdyke-Belle-Rive CCSD 5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Opdyke, IL	National Avg
School District	Opdyke-Belle-Rive CCSD 5	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	3.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Opdyke sees average highs of 38.5°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Opdyke, IL
Average High — January	38.5°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	46.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.4"

Demographics

Metric	Opdyke, IL	National Avg
Population	259	—
Median Age	39.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Belle Rive, IL 3 mi Bluford, IL 6 mi Dahlgren, IL 7 mi Bonnie, IL 7 mi Mount Vernon, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Opdyke

Opdyke, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62872

Opdyke vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Opdyke, IL affordable or expensive?

Opdyke has a median home value of $54,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $60,972.

What is the crime rate in Opdyke, IL?

Opdyke's violent crime rate is 92.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 427.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Opdyke?

Public schools in Opdyke are operated by Opdyke-Belle-Rive CCSD 5. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 3.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Opdyke, IL a good place to live?

Opdyke, IL has a population of 259, a median household income of $60,972, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Opdyke?

Opdyke averages 38.5°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with about 10.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Opdyke?

Opdyke, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62872.

What is the population of Opdyke?

The population of Opdyke, Illinois is 259 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Opdyke?

Key numbers for living in Opdyke: median home $54,100, median household income $60,972, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Opdyke side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.