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Population in July 2008: 8,407. Population change since 2000: -2.6%
 

Males: 3,908  (46.5%)
Females: 4,499  (53.5%)

Median resident age:  39.3 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 62450.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $32,012 (it was $28,084 in 2000)
Olney:  $32,012
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,478
Olney:  $19,478
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $91,134 (it was $55,400 in 2000)
Olney:  $91,134
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $106,853; Detached houses: $110,648; Townhouses or other attached units: $171,099; In 2-unit structures: $344,795; Mobile homes: $21,939

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Races in Olney:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.1%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Olney: 76.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (24.9%), United States (19.1%), English (9.3%), Irish (7.7%), French (2.9%), Scottish (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/29/1911

Elevation: 490 feet

Land area: 5.76 square miles.

Population density: 1459 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Olney

  • High school or higher: 83.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
  • Unemployed: 8.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 13.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Olney city

  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 50.1%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 11.3%
  • Divorced: 14.0%

79 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.9%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were 26 registered sex offenders living in Olney, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Olney to the number of sex offenders is 323 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Olney:  1.6% ($864)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Evansville, IN (59.5 miles , pop. 121,582).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (116.9 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (216.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Claremont, IL (2.4 miles ), Calhoun, IL (2.4 miles ), Noble, IL (2.8 miles ), Parkersburg, IL (3.1 miles ), Sumner, IL (3.5 miles ), Ste. Marie, IL (3.8 miles ), Clay City, IL (3.9 miles ), West Salem, IL (3.9 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 40 buildings, average cost: $93,900
  • 1997: 38 buildings, average cost: $106,700
  • 1998: 28 buildings, average cost: $128,500
  • 1999: 25 buildings, average cost: $135,100
  • 2000: 15 buildings, average cost: $147,600
  • 2001: 19 buildings, average cost: $138,400
  • 2002: 14 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $118,000
  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $153,500
  • 2005: 12 buildings, average cost: $136,700
  • 2006: 14 buildings, average cost: $166,500
  • 2007: 11 buildings, average cost: $142,800
  • 2008: 8 buildings, average cost: $184,200

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 38.73 N, Longitude: 88.08 W


Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Home of the white squirrels

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,518 (+17.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,518 (69.2%)

Area code: 618

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Population change in the 1990s: -1,005 (-10.4%).

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Transportation equipment (9%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (21%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Transportation equipment (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)



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Crime in Olney by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 000000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 5345441248
    per 100,000 53.334.846.357.946.846.6141.347.294.9
Robberies 312013133
    per 100,000 32.011.623.20.011.735.011.835.435.6
Assaults 264234232223321613
    per 100,000 277.2486.6393.9266.5257.2268.2376.7188.9154.3
Burglaries 586880829084565867
    per 100,000 618.5787.9926.9950.11052.0979.6659.3684.8795.2
Thefts 291289270335312332269228259
    per 100,000 3103.03348.43128.33881.43647.03871.73166.92691.93073.8
Auto thefts 16232025292220237
    per 100,000 170.6266.5231.7289.7339.0256.6235.5271.583.1
Arson 3446114347
    per 100,000 32.046.346.369.5128.646.635.347.283.1
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 288.8339.0331.4344.6339.0345.4383.6263.5302.8

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 18 (13 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.55
US city average:  3.00

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Olney-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 107% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 0.7 miles away from the Olney city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1990, a category 4 tornado 18.3 miles away from the city center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Olney-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 34% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 22.0 miles away from Olney center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 12.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 21.7 miles away from Olney center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 9.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/21/2008 at 05:38:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, 4.0 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 20.6 miles away from Olney center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospital/medical center in Olney:
  • RICHLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (800 EAST LOCUST)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Olney:
  • CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; FLORA, IL)
  • LAWRENCE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL)
  • WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT (about 25 miles; MOUNT CARMEL, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Olney, IL

Heliports located in Olney:
College/University in Olney:
  • ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLS-OLNEY CTRL COLL (Full-time enrollment: 1,113; Location: 305 N WEST ST; Public; Website: www.iecc.cc.il.us/occ)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Olney:
  • VINCENNES UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; VINCENNES, IN; Full-time enrollment: 6,201)
  • EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; FT enrollment: 9,582)
  • LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 54 miles; MATTOON, IL; FT enrollment: 3,666)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA (about 59 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; FT enrollment: 7,510)
  • IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-WABASH VALLEY (about 59 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,099)
  • UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE (about 61 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,440)
  • INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; FT enrollment: 9,597)
Public high school in Olney:
Private high school in Olney:
  • OLNEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 31; Location: 3691 N VAN ROAD; Grades: 2 - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Olney:
Private elementary/middle school in Olney:
  • ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 222; Location: 520 E CHESTNUT STREET; Grades: KG - 8)
See full list of schools located in Olney, School District: EAST RICHLAND COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 1

Library in Olney:
  • OLNEY P.L. (Operating income: $195,501; Location: 400 WEST MAIN STREET; 48,133 books; 1,037 audio materials; 1,066 video materials; 90 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • The Olney Central College Website has been changed to: www.iecc.edu/occ
  • Ring of Fire Evangelistic Ministry/Blue Jeans For Jesus Food & Clothing Ministry 300 W. Chetnut, Olney, IL 62450 Phone:838-0328 Rev. Kimberly R. Dreiman Services:Sunday 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Meal 7:00 p.m. Service, Wed. 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study, 1st Thurs.Noah's Ark Youth Group 6:30 p.m.,Friday Prayer 7:00p.m.
  • Ring of Fire Evangelistic Ministry 300 W. Chestnut Olney, IL 62450 Phone:618-393-1336

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Notable locations in Olney: Richland County Jail (A), Richland County Courthouse (B), Olney Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Olney include: Saint Paul United Methodist Church (A), Saint Josephs Roman Catholic Church (B), First Presbyterian Church (C), First United Brethren Church (D), First United Church of Christ (E), First United Methodist Church (F), Free Methodist Church (G), Congregational Christian Church (H), Elm Street Christian Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Haven Hill Cemetery (1), Saint Joseph Cemetery (2), Maple Dale Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Olney include: Elliott Street Historic District (1), City Park (2), Bower Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Olney Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Carnegie Building (Museums; 401 East Main Street).

Hotel: Holiday Motel (1300 South West Street).

Court: Illinois State - Richland County Office- Department of Human Services- Public Aid Depart (1406 Martin Street).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.3%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.8%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  17.0%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  6.3%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Olney, IL


People in group quarters in Olney
  • 92 people in nursing homes
  • 15 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 12 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 10 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 10 people in other group homes


Olney compared to Illinois state average:

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Olney (2009 data):
  • First National Bank in Olney: First National Bank In Olney, Olney Drive-In Facility, Drive-In, Route 130 North Facility. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $244.6 mil, Deposits: $213.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Summit Bancshares, Ltd.
  • TrustBank: Trustbank at 600 East Main Street, branch established on 1912-09-13; Richland County Mall Facility at North West Street, branch established on 1981-05-04. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $155.4 mil, Deposits: $130.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Rich Land Bancorp, Inc.
  • First Financial Bank, National Association: Olney 130 Branch at 1110 South West, branch established on 1998-10-05; Olney Main Branch at 240 East Chestnut St, branch established on 1883-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $2,224.6 mil, Deposits: $1,531.1 mil, headquarters in Terre Haute, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 50 total offices, Holding Company: First Financial Corporation
  • Citizens National Bank of Albion: Olney Branch at 202 South Whittle Avenue, branch established on 2002-01-22. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $208.0 mil, Deposits: $162.2 mil, headquarters in Albion, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens Bancshares, Inc.
  • Heritage State Bank: Olney Branch at 329 South Whittle Avenue, branch established on 2004-10-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $83.8 mil, Deposits: $76.2 mil, headquarters in Lawrenceville, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Hbancorporation, Inc.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Olney, Illinois
  • Travelers Inn Motel, 1801 E Main St, Olney, IL 62450, Phone: (618) 393-2186
  • Super 8 Motel Olney, 425 SW Rt 30, Olney, IL 62450, Phone: (618) 392-7888, Fax: (618) 392-7888
  • Royal Inn Motel, 1001 W Main St, Olney, IL 62450, Phone: (618) 395-8581
  • Holiday Motel, US 50 & I-130, Olney, IL 62450, Phone: (618) 395-2121, Fax: (618) 395-3200
All 4 fire-safe hotels and motels in Olney, Illinois


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Olney travel time to work


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (84%)
  • Electricity (14%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Olney

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
Adherents23.1%21.1%15.8%7.3%6.1%
Congregations4.4%20.0%22.2%6.7%2.2%
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChurches of Christ Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsOther religions
Adherents4.2%3.2%3.1%2.8%13.5%
Congregations2.2%11.1%2.2%4.4%24.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$7,171$43,0260$0
Other Government Administration 5$18,591$44,6185$2,555
Judicial and Legal 1$5,790$69,4800$0
Police Protection - Officers 13$47,698$44,0290$0
Police - Other 6$15,852$31,7040$0
Firefighters 3$14,398$57,5920$0
Streets and Highways 8$24,283$36,4253$3,046
Sewerage 7$20,699$35,4840$0
Parks and Recreation 5$17,338$41,6110$0
Water Supply 9$31,817$42,4230$0
Local Libraries 3$7,253$29,0124$1,884
Other and Unallocable 2$6,474$38,8442$715
Totals for Government 64$217,364$40,75614$8,200



Olney government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $2,704,000
  • Charges - Sewerage: $736,000
    Solid Waste Management: $273,000
    All Other: $55,000
    Parks & Recreation: $52,000
  • Construction - General: $370,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $1,095,000
    Police Protection: $1,016,000
    Water Utilities: $933,000
    General - Other: $803,000
    Sewerage: $631,000
    Parks & Recreation: $572,000
    Fire Protection: $389,000
    Central Staff Services: $329,000
    Solid Waste Management: $243,000
    Libraries: $192,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $125,000
    Financial Administration: $111,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $53,000
    General Public Buildings: $12,000
  • Employee Retirement - Total Cash & Deposits: $2,208,000
    Total Other Securities: $1,401,000
    Total Federal Securities: $408,000
    Benefit Payments: $189,000
    Interest Revenue: $175,000
    From Local Government: $136,000
    Local Employee Contribution: $55,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $227,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $181,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $80,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $655,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $2,502,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $413,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $2,783,000
    Water Utilities: $575,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $132,000
    Water Utilities: $80,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $354,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $160,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation: $45,000
    Police Protection: $29,000
    Central Staff: $24,000
    Fire Protection: $14,000
    Regular Highways: $9,000
    General - Other: $5,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $6,288,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $990,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $2,221,000
    Highways: $807,000
    All Other: $513,000
    Health & Hospitals: $3,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,176,000
    NEC: $161,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,824,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $39,000

5.09% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,064 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.09%
Illinois average:  5.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Clay County, IL  0.49% ($26,100 average AGI)
from Jasper County, IL  0.42% ($24,192)
from Lawrence County, IL  0.41% ($28,480)


6.29% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,801 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.29%
Illinois average:  5.99%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Clay County, IL  0.48% ($29,233 average AGI)
to Edwards County, IL  0.26% ($16,375)
to Lawrence County, IL  0.26% ($29,938)


Strongest AM radio stations in Olney:
  • WVLN (740 AM; 0 kW; OLNEY, IL; Owner: V.L.N. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Olney:
  • WSEI (92.9 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: V.L.N. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPTH (88.1 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: OLNEY VOICE OF CHRISTIAN FAITH, INC.)
  • WUSI (90.3 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF S. ILL. UNIVER.)
  • WTYE (101.7 FM; ROBINSON, IL; Owner: ANN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBJW (91.7 FM; ALBION, IL; Owner: MUSIC MINISTRIES INC)
  • WAKO-FM (103.1 FM; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL; Owner: LAWRENCEVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WYNG (94.9 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNOI (103.9 FM; FLORA, IL; Owner: H & R COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVJC (89.1 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES)

TV broadcast stations around Olney:
  • WUSI-TV (Channel 16; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WNOI-LP (Channel 24; FLORA, IL; Owner: H & R COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Olney, Illinois:
  • Fatal accident count: 10
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 17
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 13
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 29
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 2
Illinois average:
  • Fatal accident count: 111
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 167
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 38
  • Fatalities: 120
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 295
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 18
See more detailed statistics of Olney fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 6
Total length: 10 meters (33ft)
Total costs: $1,009,000
Total average daily traffic: 26,350
Total average daily truck traffic: 3,652

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Olney)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Olney, IL)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 38 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Olney)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 6
  • Aircraft: FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 253V , Serial Number: 06-07-04, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 09/19/2006
    Registrant (Individual): John R Coen, 1102 N Walnut St, Olney, IL 62450
  • Aircraft: BROMM JESS D QUICKSILVER MXII (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582 (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2556L , Serial Number: 121837, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 07/02/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Jess D Bromm, 808 E Cherry St, Olney, IL 62450
  • Aircraft: PARKER DANA W KITFOX S7 SPORT (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 4 Cycle
    N-Number: 474DP , Serial Number: SP0206-007
    Registrant (Individual): Jeffrey J Fritschle, 3181 N Shell Rd, Olney, IL 62450
  • Aircraft: READ DAVID A THORP T-18 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-320-E3D (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 718DR , Serial Number: 3039, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 03/31/2008
    Registrant (Individual): David A Read, 4180 E Post Ln, Olney, IL 62450
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28R-200 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8348C , Serial Number: 28R-7635150, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 01/08/1976
    Registrant (Individual): Larry H Densmore, 5 Orchard Drive, Olney, IL 62450
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T-50 (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 131 mph), Engine: JACOBS L4 /R755-7 (245 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9969H , Serial Number: 3530, Year manufactured: 1943
    Registrant (Corporation): Jared Constr Co, 202 E Main St, Olney, IL 62450


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 55
  • Hazardous Condition: 38
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Olney


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