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Oglesby, IL

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Population
3,618
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
632 ft
Median Home Value
$139,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$888/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$76,189
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Oglesby

Oglesby is a small LaSalle County town that combines quiet residential living with immediate access to some of the state's best outdoor spots. While its roots are tied to local quarries and river shipping, today it is better known as a peaceful home base right between Matthiessen and Starved Rock state parks. Residents enjoy easy access to scenic canyons, hiking trails, and the Illinois and Vermilion rivers for weekend getaways. With Illinois Valley Community College located right in town and major highways nearby, Oglesby offers a relaxed, affordable setting with plenty of practical conveniences.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.5rating

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