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Mount Olive, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Macoupin County County
Mount Olive, IL
At a Glance
How Mount Olive Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Olive's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mount Olive a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Olive residents earn a median household income of $55,139 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,467. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Olive is $96,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,589. Median rent is $698/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Mount Olive reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,494/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Mount Olive hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Olive has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.