Olney is a city in and the county seat of Richland County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Olney had a population of 8,701.
Midwest
Olney
Richland County, IL
Population
8,995
Walk Score
62 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$724
Median home value
$92,300
Founded
1848
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Elliott Street Historic District · listed 1980
Notable landmarks
- Hopkinson, Ambrose, House · listed 2001
- Larchmound · listed 1980
- Olney Carnegie Library · listed 2002
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