What are the schools like in Mount Olive, IL?

Mount Olive is served primarily by Mount Olive CUSD 5. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Mount Olive?

The median household income in Mount Olive, IL is $46,824 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.1%.

What is the weather like in Mount Olive, IL?

Mount Olive has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.9 inches.

Mount Olive, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mount Olive, IL affordable or expensive?

Mount Olive's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mount Olive is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $93,900 and the median rent is $755 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mount Olive, IL?

Crime rate data for Mount Olive is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Mount Olive, IL a Good Place to Live?

Mount Olive is a small town of 2,144 in Illinois, with a median household income of $46,824 and a 8.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Mount Olive stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mount Olive is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mount Olive city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Mount Olive's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mount Olive costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mount Olive, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$93,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$755	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,824	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Mount Olive is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Mount Olive is served primarily by Mount Olive CUSD 5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mount Olive, IL	National Avg
School District	Mount Olive CUSD 5	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mount Olive sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation and 13.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mount Olive, IL
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	43.5"
Annual Snowfall	13.9"

Demographics

Metric	Mount Olive, IL	National Avg
Population	2,144	—
Median Age	48.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	26.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Olive, IL affordable or expensive?

Mount Olive's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mount Olive roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $93,900 and median rent is $755/month.

What is the crime rate in Mount Olive, IL?

Crime data for Mount Olive is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Mount Olive?

Public schools in Mount Olive are operated by Mount Olive CUSD 5. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mount Olive, IL a good place to live?

Mount Olive, IL has a population of 2,144, a median household income of $46,824, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mount Olive?

Mount Olive averages 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches with about 13.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mount Olive?

The population of Mount Olive, Illinois is 2,144 with a median age of 48.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mount Olive?

Key numbers for living in Mount Olive: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $93,900, median household income $46,824, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Olive side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.