Olney, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
8,864 Population
$57,997 Median Income
$96,900 Home Value
$769 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
373 Violent Crime / 100K
40.7 yrs Median Age
20.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.6
Education

People

Population8,864
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,279/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92.5%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$57,997
Per Capita Income$30,458
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty Rate7.0%
County GDP$834M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$96,900
Zillow Value$136,320
Median Rent$769
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Depression25.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime373/100K
Property Crime3,063/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft142.7/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Jan / Jul29° / 76°
Rain49 in/yr
Snow11 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.6/5
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+92.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Work From Home5.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Olney Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$57,997
Home Value$96,900
Median Rent$769
Poverty Rate7.0%
Bachelor's Degree+20.1%
Unemployment3.9%
Violent Crime373.3 /100K
Avg Temperature54.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population8,864
Population Density1,279 per sq mi
Median Age40.7 years
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 92.5% Black 0.7% Hispanic 1.7% Other 5.1%
White92.5%
Black or African American0.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.1%

Language

English Only96.3%
Spanish Speakers3.7%
English 96.3% Spanish 3.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability18.1%
Health Insurance94.7%

Income

23% below avg
Median Household Income$57,997
Per Capita Income$30,458
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$962
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$63,653

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.9%
Poverty Rate7.0%
Total Establishments (County)392
County GDP$834M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation38
Healthcare Facilities56
Retail Stores60
Manufacturing20
Total Establishments392

Industry Mix

Restaurants 38 Healthcare 56 Retail 60 Manufacturing 20

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$63,653
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,850

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.2 min
Work From Home5.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

66% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$96,900
Zillow Home Value Index$136,320

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied65.6%

Rental Costs

34% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$769

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)$4,850
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.01%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.0%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.7%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.7%
Regular Checkup75.5%
Premature Death Rate10,994 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.2 / 10
Exercise Access64.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)56
Restaurants (County)38

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime373.3 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape87.8 /100K
Robbery11.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault274.5 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,063.2 /100K
Burglary472.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,448.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft142.7 /100K
Arson11.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1

Temperature

29°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation48.8 in
Annual Snowfall10.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation487 ft (148 m)
Land Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density1,279 per sq mi
Latitude38.7281°
Longitude-88.0842°
County FIPS17159

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.1%
D 22.6%

Republican +53.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.1%
High School+92.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density1,279 per sq mi
Land Area6.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1

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