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Oregon-Nashua Township’s story
Oregon-Nashua Township in pictures
The archive holds 3 maps from 1918 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Oregon-Nashua TownshipIL
A town of 4,748.
5 bordering townsMap →
Chana School · Photo: Ben Jacobson (Kranar Drogin) · CC BY 2.5
Population
4,748
2025 Census estimate · −1.7% since 2020
Median home value
$147K
Census ACS
Household income
$81K
median
Median age
47.4
years
Jobs based here
2,301
Balanced
TownGrade
B+
#341 of 767 in IL
Is Oregon-Nashua Township a good place to live?
Oregon-Nashua Township gives you more for your money than most places: homes are within reach, about $147K for a typical one, or 1.8 years of the Rochelle area’s $82K median household income. It grades B+ overall, ranked 341st of 767 in Illinois. On the plus side, it has 39 miles of trail. History is its standout character grade: an A+, better than 98% of U.S. towns, with 1 place on the National Register. 19% of the land in Oregon-Nashua Township is conserved, above both Illinois’ towns (3.6%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). On history, just 13 of Illinois’ 1,285 towns do better. Oregon-Nashua Township's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 97% of U.S. towns.
What makes Oregon-Nashua Township stand out
Where Oregon-Nashua Township beats most towns.
Chana SchoolHistoryA+
1 historic place
1 place on the National Register
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Oregon-Nashua Township8.2
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical IL town3.4
Civic lifeA+
2.4 times the nonprofits per person
than the typical Illinois town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Get outside
39 miles of trails in Oregon-Nashua Township
18.7% of the town is conserved land, across 12 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
How Oregon-Nashua Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Illinois), ordered by how far Oregon-Nashua Township is from typical.
Cost of livingA−Open →SchoolsB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →Jobs & income2,301 jobs based hereC+Open →HealthOSF Saint Katharine Medical Center 12.3 miles awayC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.9 of 20; 9.7% of households have no car; 1.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsA+Open →History1 place on the National RegisterA+Open →Civic life8.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Oregon-Nashua Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oregon-Nashua Township, and how to reach them.
PowerCommonwealth Edison17.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterOregon water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers85% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Oregon-Nashua Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOgle County ClerkOgle County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6106161061 99%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oregon-Nashua Township.
OutdoorsA+
Oregon-Nashua Township has set aside 18.7% of its land for conservation
Oregon-Nashua Township’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, above both the Illinois town median (0.3) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). The biggest place to walk is Lowden-Miller State Forest, 2,291 acres with 23.9 miles of trail.
#114for trails in IL
18.7%
conserved · 4,716 of 25,239 acres
39 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lowden-Miller State Forest | 23.9 mi | 2,291 |
| 2. Castle Rock State Park | 9.1 mi | 1,587 |
| 3. George B. Fell Nature Preserve | 0.3 mi | 715 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB+
Oregon-Nashua Township’s schools rank ahead of 74% of Illinois districts
Its public schools are run by Oregon CUSD 220. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Oregon Jr/Sr High School, with 627 students.
74%of IL districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Elem SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 779 | B− |
| Oregon Jr/Sr High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 627 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IL on state tests and graduation
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Oregon-Nashua Township
Oregon-Nashua Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 13° and about 32 inches of snow falls in a winter.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–33°
Spring38–60°
Summer60–82°
Fall41–62°
Oct 7
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
About one in four working residents works right in Oregon-Nashua Township
Oregon-Nashua Township has about as many jobs (2,301) as working residents, but only 493 people both live and work here.
About one in 4 of Oregon-Nashua Township’s working residents works in town. 14% of residents live below the poverty line in Oregon-Nashua Township. The top destinations are Oregon (19%), Rockford (11%) and Dixon (6%).
25%work in town
| Oregon-Nashua Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 25% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Oregon-Nashua Township25%
Oregon19%
Rockford11%
Dixon6%
Rochelle4%
16 mi
median commute distance
2,301
jobs based in Oregon-Nashua Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 49% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
High risk in Oregon-Nashua Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities. Since 2017, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Oregon-Nashua Township.
60risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
4
paid flood claims since 2017
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthC+
Residents of Oregon-Nashua Township are less healthy than 58% of U.S. towns
Oregon-Nashua Township beats the Illinois average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 41% of Oregon-Nashua Township adults have obesity.
42%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Oregon-Nashua Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
6 better17 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Oregon-Nashua Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10% | 13.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 6.3% |
OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center
12.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
28th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 28 attractions →Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Oregon-Nashua Township. Close and well known come first.
13 mi National Historic SiteRonald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site
23 mi Stadium & arenaBMO Center
30 mi TheatreEgyptian Theatre, DeKalb
25 mi GardenAnderson Japanese Gardens
in town MuseumChana School
13 mi MuseumJohn Deere House and ShopSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site: Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0 · BMO Center: SimLibrarian, CC0 · Egyptian Theatre, DeKalb: Andy McMurray, CC BY 2.5 · Anderson Japanese Gardens: M. Readey, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Chana School: Ben Jacobson (Kranar Drogin), CC BY 2.5 · John Deere House and Shop: IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Oregon-Nashua Township
18pages on Oregon-Nashua Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Oregon-Nashua Township; the nearest are
Sauk Valley Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Dixon17.9 mi$5,340 in-state tuitionNorthern Illinois UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Dekalb29.2 mi$13,248 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Oregon-Nashua Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
Oregon-Nashua Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Oregon-Nashua Township.
Pine Rock TownshipGrand Detour TownshipPine Creek TownshipTaylor TownshipRockvale TownshipOregon-Nashua Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon-Nashua Township | #341 | B+ | A− | — | B+ | C+ |
| Pine Rock Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grand Detour Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pine Creek Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Taylor Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rockvale Township | — | — | C+ | — | A− | B− |
Rockvale Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Oregon-Nashua Township and Rockvale Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Pine Rock Township, Grand Detour Township, Pine Creek Township and Taylor Township aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Oregon-Nashua Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Oregon-Nashua Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Oregon-Nashua Township, IL a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Oregon-Nashua Township grades B+ overall, better than 69% of U.S. towns and #341 of 767 in Illinois. It grades C+ for health and B+ for schools.
Is Oregon-Nashua Township, IL expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.