Pinehill · National Register of Historic Places
Oregon’s story
193 years in pictures
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1833Oregon is settled
OregonIL
A town of 3,851, settled in 1833. Nearly 10.5% of it is conserved land.
Photo: Stevedrone91 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
3,851
−3.1% since 2010
Typical home
$230K
+8.2% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
45.0
years
Jobs based here
1,537
Balanced
What makes Oregon stand out
The 3 things Oregon does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#125 most conserved land in IL
0.4 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
10.5% of the town is conserved land.
$230Ktypical home
Housing
$230K typical home
23% below the IL typical home
Up 8.2% in a year.
100 U.S. towns● Oregon
Safety
Safer than 78%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade A−. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
Oregon’s report card
Now in Oregon
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Oregon is #814 of 820 in IL for “Longest growing season”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Oregon’s Town Square.
Weather
Forecast →64°
Light Rain
H 68° · L 50°
Local news
All →- Boylan vs Jefferson - Girls Varsity Flag Football 09/09/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 9
- Freshman Girls Volleyball Multi-team Event - 08/29/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Aug 29
- Freshman Girls Volleyball Multi-team Event - 10/17/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Aug 2
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oregon. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
10.5% of Oregon is conserved land
0.4 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
10.5%conserved
10.5%
conserved · 133 of 1,268 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
#125
most conserved land in IL
#148
most walkable in IL
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Oregon Park West | — | 58 |
| 2. Park East | — | 16 |
| 3. Fairground Park | 0.1 mi | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
A typical Oregon home is worth about $230K
The typical Oregon home is worth about $230,000, up 8.2% in a year, 23% below the Illinois typical home.
$230KZillow home value
Typical home value
Oregon$230K
Illinois$298K
Market temperature
5
days on market
103.8%
sale-to-list price
+8.2%
value change, 1 year
7
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
About one in five working residents works right in Oregon
About one in 5 of Oregon’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Rockford (12%), Oregon-Nashua (6%) and Dixon (6%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
20%work in town
Where working residents work
In Oregon20%
Rockford12%
Oregon-Nashua6%
Dixon6%
Rochelle4%
16 mi
median commute distance
1,537
jobs based in Oregon
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 78% of U.S. towns
Oregon reports less crime per resident than 78% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
A−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Oregon1.4
Illinois2.6
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Oregon11.8
Illinois15.6
U.S.15.5
78th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
65th
percentile among IL towns
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
42
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Oregon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–33°
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, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns
Oregon beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
1 better23 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Oregon | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 6.3% |
Osf Saint Katharine Medical Center
13.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
26th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
60risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
28
paid flood claims since 1978
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Landmarks
4 places in Oregon on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Oregon
City in Illinois, United States
Oregon ( ORR-ig-on) is a city in and the county seat of Ogle County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Oregon had a population of 3,604.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1833
- Population
- 3,604
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 709 ft
- ZIP code
- 61061
- Area code
- 815
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