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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Richland County / Olney / Zip Codes

Olney, IL is a small city in the southern part of Illinois. It has a population of 8,631 as of 2019 and is known for its friendly community atmosphere. In terms of rankings, Olney has been highly rated as one of the best places to live in the United States. According to US News and World Report, Olney ranked 19th out of 125 places for \"Best Places to Live\" in America. It also placed 26th out of 62 places for \"Best Small Towns to Raise a Family\". Additionally, it was ranked 9th out of 10 places for \"The Best Places To Retire\" in Illinois. With its strong sense of community and excellent rankings, Olney is an ideal place to live or retire!

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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 12 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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