Oskaloosa TownshipIL
A town of 329, settled in 1867.
Is Oskaloosa Township a good place to live?
Oskaloosa Township’s average trip to work is 39 minutes, above both the Illinois town median (26 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 769 Illinois towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Oskaloosa Township. Oskaloosa Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
329 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Oskaloosa Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oskaloosa Township, and how to reach them.
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 Oskaloosa Township.
More of Oskaloosa Township’s residents live below the poverty line than in the typical Illinois or U.S. town
32% of residents live below the poverty line in Oskaloosa Township, above both Illinois’ towns (8.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). 1.3% of working residents work locally in Oskaloosa Township. The top destinations are Flora (21%), Effingham (12%) and Louisville (7%).
| Oskaloosa Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 32% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
High risk in Oskaloosa Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Oskaloosa Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Oskaloosa Township has chilly winters and warm summers. Oskaloosa Township’s July high is 87°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of Illinois and the rest of the country, more of Oskaloosa Township’s adults smoke cigarettes
19% of Oskaloosa Township adults smoke cigarettes. Oskaloosa Township beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 28% of Oskaloosa Township adults get no exercise outside work.
| Oskaloosa Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 18% | 19% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Oskaloosa Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.8% | 6.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.6% | 10.3% |
| More smokers | 19% | 12.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Oskaloosa Township has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
4.4 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. The trail density in Oskaloosa Township is 0.1 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Oskaloosa Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Oskaloosa Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Oskaloosa Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
99% of working residents leave Oskaloosa Township for work
Where Oskaloosa Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Oskaloosa Township
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Oskaloosa is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Illinois, United States. Oskaloosa is west of Louisville.
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- Elevation
- 522 ft
Questions about Oskaloosa Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Oskaloosa Township, IL a good place to live?
Oskaloosa Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.