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Ogle County

#13 in Best Counties for Families in Illinois
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Ogle County is located in Illinois with a population of 51,619. Living in Ogle County offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Ogle County there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Ogle County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Ogle County are above average.
    Population
    51,619

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $139,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $712
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Ogle County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      98.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      49.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      16.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      172.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,315.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      49.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Ogle County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,655
    National
    $55,322
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