Olney, Illinois

Population 9,032

Olney is located in Richland County, IL. The population is 9,032, making Olney the largest city in Richland County.

There are 3 public schools in Olney with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Olney is moderate , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Olney is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Olney property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Olney include Olney Township, Preston Township and Calhoun.

Olney Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 15.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.1%

Crime Rate

7.88% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 34
  • Violent Crimes: 398
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 534
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Olney
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

100 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 16
  • Tanks & Spills: 83

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Olney, IL and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Olney's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
1 Private School

St Joseph School

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  • Good news! No offenders found in Olney, IL.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Olney, IL issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Olney, IL issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $618
  • 1 Bedroom: $645
  • 2 Bedrooms: $735
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,044
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,084

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Environmental Hazards

100 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Olney, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Olney, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Olney, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.57°
  • February 34.85°
  • March 46.98°
  • April 57.65°
  • May 66.93°
  • June 76.31°
  • July 78.57°
  • August 76.38°
  • September 69.87°
  • October 57.77°
  • November 46.07°
  • December 35.33°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Olney, IL

Earthquakes
Olney, IL has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Olney, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Olney, IL has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Olney, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Olney, IL: $36,743

Unemployment

Unemployment in Olney is 4.1%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.35%
White Collar - 50.65%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • John Shimkus

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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