Mount Olive, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
1,979 Population
$55,139 Median Income
$96,600 Home Value
$698 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
98 Violent Crime / 100K
50.6 yrs Median Age
14.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.1
Education

People

Population1,979
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density1,721/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96.2%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$55,139
Per Capita Income$35,467
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty Rate9.0%
County GDP$1,525M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$96,600
Zillow Value$103,589
Median Rent$698
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Depression24.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime98/100K
Property Crime196/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul28° / 76°
Rain40 in/yr
Snow17 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.1/5
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+92.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)9

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Work From Home1.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Mount Olive Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$55,139
Home Value$96,600
Median Rent$698
Poverty Rate9.0%
Bachelor's Degree+14.2%
Unemployment2.9%
Violent Crime98.0 /100K
Avg Temperature53.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,979
Population Density1,721 per sq mi
Median Age50.6 years
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 96.2% Black 1% Hispanic 2.1% Other 0.7%
White96.2%
Black or African American1.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races0.7%

Language

English Only97.1%
Spanish Speakers2.9%
English 97.1% Spanish 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.4%
Health Insurance97.5%

Income

27% below avg
Median Household Income$55,139
Per Capita Income$35,467
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$898
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$67,326

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.9%
Poverty Rate9.0%
Total Establishments (County)887
County GDP$1,525M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation88
Healthcare Facilities78
Retail Stores116
Manufacturing33
Total Establishments887

Industry Mix

Restaurants 88 Healthcare 78 Retail 116 Manufacturing 33

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$67,326
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,826

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.4 min
Work From Home1.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

66% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$96,600
Zillow Home Value Index$103,589

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$115,000
Price Per Sq Ft$56
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio91.7%
Price Drops21.4%
Active Inventory14

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied74.0%

Rental Costs

40% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$698

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,826
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.96%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.0%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity22.2%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.5%
Regular Checkup75.4%
Premature Death Rate9,298 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.1 / 10
Exercise Access78.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)78
Restaurants (County)88

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime98.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault98.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime196.0 /100K
Burglary49.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft147.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

28°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.0 in
Annual Snowfall16.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Land Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,721 per sq mi
Latitude39.0727°
Longitude-89.7279°
County FIPS17117

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 29.5%

Republican +39.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.2%
High School+92.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,721 per sq mi
Land Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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