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Crime in Oswego summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oswego. Key points include:
There were 222 total crimes in Oswego in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oswego is 585.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oswego is 34.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oswego is 551.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Oswego is -72.36% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Oswego Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oswego / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 222 | 585.9 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 34.3 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 5.3 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 209 | 551.6 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 33 | 87.1 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 160 | 422.2 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 42.2 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Oswego summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oswego. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oswego is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oswego is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Oswego is $416,737.
The median income in Oswego is $123,792.
Oswego's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oswego Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oswego | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 144 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Oswego, IL Weather
The average high in Oswego is 59.3° and the average low is 39.1°.
There are 72.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.4 inches of precipitation each year with 26.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oswego |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Oswego Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oswego
The current population in Oswego is 36,375. The population has increased 31.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36,375 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 35,463 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 34,810 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 34,324 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 35,470 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 34,933 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 34,383 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 33,759 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 33,245 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 32,468 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 31,723 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 31,036 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 30,302 | 3.9% |
| 2011 | 29,174 | 5.2% |
| 2010 | 27,719 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oswego
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Oswego is:
62.4% White with 22,713 White residents.
10.1% African American with 3,689 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 61 American Indian residents.
4.4% Asian with 1,612 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 13 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 1,780 Two Or More residents.
17.9% Hispanic with 6,507 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oswego | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.4% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 10.1% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.9% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Oswego
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Oswego is 51.9% female with 18,895 female residents.
Oswego is 48.1% male with 17,480 male residents.
| Gender | Oswego | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oswego for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Oswego completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Oswego completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Oswego completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Oswego completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Oswego completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Oswego completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Oswego completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Oswego completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Oswego completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oswego | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oswego, Illinois
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2.3% of households in Oswego earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in Oswego earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.5% of households in Oswego earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.6% of households in Oswego earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.3% of households in Oswego earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.4% of households in Oswego earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Oswego earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.2% of households in Oswego earn $100,000 to $149,999.
18.5% of households in Oswego earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.2% of households in Oswego earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oswego | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.5% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.6% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.3% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.4% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.2% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.2% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
