At a Glance
Median Income
$19,875
$23,656 per capita
Home Value
$312,500
Zillow: $840,135
Violent Crime
312/100K
3,316/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
269 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?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olney residents earn a median household income of $19,875 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,656. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,994 business establishments, including 450 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olney is $312,500 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $840,135. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Olney reports 312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,316/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Olney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olney has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population124
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$19,875
Per Capita$23,656
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$7,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
Housing
F
Home Value$312,500
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$840,135
Housing Units64
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent312/100K
Property3,316/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain20.3 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,256 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute20 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Olney was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 450 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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