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Crime in Olney summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Olney. Key points include:
There were 107 total crimes in Olney in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Olney is 1,265.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Olney is 224.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Olney is 1,041.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Olney is -40.27% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Olney Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Olney / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 107 | 1,265.8 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 19 | 224.8 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 201.1 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 88 | 1,041.1 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 23 | 272.1 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 60 | 709.8 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 59.2 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Olney summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Olney. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Olney is 81 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Olney is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Olney is $132,106.
The median income in Olney is $59,980.
Olney's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Olney Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Olney | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 47 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Olney, IL Weather
The average high in Olney is 65.0° and the average low is 44.8°.
There are 73.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.7 inches of precipitation each year with 12.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Olney |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Olney Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Olney
The current population in Olney is 8,577. The population has decreased 2.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,577 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 8,864 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 8,995 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 8,996 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 8,872 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 8,723 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 8,808 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 8,910 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 8,931 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 9,085 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 8,997 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 9,134 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 9,032 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 8,842 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 8,758 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Olney
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Olney is:
91.7% White with 7,867 White residents.
0.5% African American with 43 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 67 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 2 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 78 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 271 Two Or More residents.
2.8% Hispanic with 240 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Olney | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.7% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Olney
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Olney is 50.7% female with 4,348 female residents.
Olney is 49.3% male with 4,229 male residents.
| Gender | Olney | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Olney for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Olney completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Olney completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Olney completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Olney completed some college.
16.0% of adults in Olney completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Olney completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Olney completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Olney completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Olney completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Olney | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Olney, Illinois
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7.2% of households in Olney earn Less than $10,000.
4.2% of households in Olney earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.3% of households in Olney earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.7% of households in Olney earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.7% of households in Olney earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Olney earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Olney earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.3% of households in Olney earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.4% of households in Olney earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.4% of households in Olney earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Olney | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.3% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
