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Springfield, IL vs Olney, IL

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 Springfield, ILOlney, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4538.1
 Snowfall17.7  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days103.4109106.2
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock86.585.8
 Avg. Jan. Low18.4  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.6004792443
Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 5 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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Reviews for Olney    2 Reviews

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 14 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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