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Olive Branch, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Alexander County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
441 Population 47/sq mi density
$27,250 Median Income $23,592 per capita
$58,700 Home Value $95,264 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
3,527 Violent Crime/100K 6,512 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$27,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
3,527 violent crimes/100K (828% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Olive Branch, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,250
64% below
$23,592 per capita
Home Value
$58,700
79% below
Zillow: $95,264
Violent Crime
3,527/100K
828% above
6,512/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
38.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Olive Branch Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Olive Branch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
36%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
313%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
928%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Olive Branch a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Olive Branch residents earn a median household income of $27,250 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,592. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 96 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Olive Branch is $58,700 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,264. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Olive Branch reports 3,527 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 828% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,512/100K.

Education

4.8% of adults in Olive Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Olive Branch has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population441
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female37% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$27,250
Per Capita$23,592
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.8%
County GDP$273M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,700
Rent
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$95,264
Housing Units297
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent3,527/100K
Property6,512/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death16,048/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation404 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute36 min
Broadband33.9%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Olive Branch was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.