Richland County, Illinois
Olney Real Estate and Local Guide
A southeastern Illinois city that is the seat of Richland County, best known nationally for the rare albino white squirrels it protects and celebrates. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Olney best.
About the area
Living in Olney, IL
Officially known as "Home of the White Squirrel".
The housing market
Homes in Olney
- About 66% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 82% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $96,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Olney home
White Squirrels of Olney
A protected population of albino gray squirrels counted each October and featured on the city flag and logo
Olney Central College
Community college serving the city and surrounding area
Olney City Park
55-acre park with picnic shelters, six lighted tennis courts, a multi-purpose trail and two playgrounds
Rotary Park
Park on East Fork Lake with a disc golf course, fitness path and picnic shelters
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.