At a Glance
Median Income
$67,120
$24,802 per capita
Home Value
$98,500
Zillow: $198,694
Median Rent
$775/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
14.8%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
19.1% smoking rate
How Olin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olin residents earn a median household income of $67,120 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,802. The unemployment rate stands at 14.8% (311% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olin is $98,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,694. Median rent is $775/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.1% of adults in Olin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olin has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population849
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density832/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,120
Per Capita$24,802
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$811M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,500
Rent$775
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$198,694
Housing Units317
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,019/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation758 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute35 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Olin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.