At a Glance
Median Income
$57,997
$30,458 per capita
Home Value
$96,900
Zillow: $136,320
Median Rent
$769/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
398/100K
2,330/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Olney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olney a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olney residents earn a median household income of $57,997 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,458. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olney is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,320. Median rent is $769/month, with 27.3% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Olney reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,330/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Olney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olney has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,864
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,279/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,997
Per Capita$30,458
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$834M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent$769
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$136,320
Housing Units4,184
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent398/100K
Property2,330/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault284/100K
Burglary534/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,994/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation487 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Olney was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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