Oregon is a small town of 3,963 in Illinois, with a median household income of $72,443
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oregon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oregon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oregon 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: 92.9
Oregon's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oregon costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oregon, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$133,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$805
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$72,443
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Oregon's violent crime rate is 84.5 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
84.5 /100k
Property Crime
817.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oregon is served primarily by Oregon CUSD 220.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oregon, IL
National Avg
School District
Oregon CUSD 220
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oregon sees average highs of 30.1°F in January
and 84.5°F in July,
with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 32.3 inches of snow per year.
Oregon's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oregon roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $133,200 and median rent is $805/month.
Oregon's violent crime rate is 84.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 817.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oregon are operated by Oregon CUSD 220.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oregon, IL has a population of 3,963, a median household income of $72,443, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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.
Oregon averages 30.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches
with about 32.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oregon, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61061.
The population of Oregon, Illinois is 3,963 with a median age of 46.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oregon: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $133,200, median household income $72,443, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oregon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
