Mount Olive, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Macoupin County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,979 Population 1,721/sq mi density
$55,139 Median Income $35,467 per capita
$96,600 Home Value $104,042 Zillow
$698 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,139 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,600 home value, $698/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Olive, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,139
27% below
$35,467 per capita
Home Value
$96,600
66% below
Zillow: $104,042
Median Rent
$698/mo
40% below
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
34%
Rent
60%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Olive a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.6% (56% above 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 $104,042. 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.

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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,979
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density1,721/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans14.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,139
Per Capita$35,467
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$1,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,600
Rent$698
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$104,042
Housing Units1,008
Rent Burden31.5%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation682 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Olive was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.