Oakford, IL
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- 498 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Oakford is a quiet village set against the bluffs of the Sangamon River valley in central Illinois. It offers a calm, rural lifestyle bordered by open farmland and wooded river bottoms. Route 97 runs straight through town, making it easy to head nine miles southeast to Petersburg for groceries, schools, and local shops, or down the road to explore Lincoln's New Salem. For anyone moving to the area in search of true small-town peace, Oakford delivers plenty of elbow room with everyday conveniences just a short drive away.
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