Olney, IL


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Olney, IL

About Olney, IL

Living in Olney, IL is a wonderful experience filled with small-town charm, scenic views, and plenty of things to do. With a population of under 8,000, the town has the perfect balance of peacefulness and activity. The downtown area is filled with quaint shops, restaurants, and other attractions that give the community a unique character. The outdoors are equally inviting, with nearby parks providing gorgeous hiking trails and stunning natural beauty. The townsfolk know each other well and are always friendly and welcoming to newcomers. With its rural setting and close-knit atmosphere, Olney provides a great sense of community for those who live there!

Location Details

State: Illinois
County: Richland County
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Olney
Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Cost of Living: -26.8% lower

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Olney Cost of Living
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$102,900
-228.6% lower than avg
$55,434
-24.5% lower than avg
$697 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
-64.7% lower than avg
Olney Crime
47.4 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Olney, Illinois
$19,800
for a family
$26,800
for a single person
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Olney is a small slowly awakening sleepy town in Southern Illinois. It is still small hometown USA with a little more opportunity than Mayberry. We have new businesses,  More

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Over 12 years ago

Perfect place to live if you want a quiet place with friendly people and white squirrels. The white squirrels are Olney's claim to  More

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