Olney Illinois Map

About Olney, Illinois

Olney is a locality in Richland County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,577. The population density is 493.8 people per km². Olney is located at 38.7309°N, 88.0853°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62450.

Olney rests within the gentle, rolling terrain of southeastern Illinois, a landscape painted in broad strokes of fertile farmland and punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees. It lies 38.7 miles south-west of York, IL (from York, IL: bearing 218°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east-north-east of Noble. The air here carries the sweet, earthy scent of ripening corn and soybeans, a perfume that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, golden shadows across the fields. Creeks meander lazily through the countryside, their banks fringed with willows, their waters reflecting the vast, ever-changing canvas of the sky. The town itself unfolds with a quiet grace, its streets lined with well-kept homes and mature trees, a place where the rhythm of daily life feels connected to the seasons and the land. The history of Olney is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Richland County, its economy historically rooted in the cultivation of its rich soil. For generations, farmers have worked this land, their livelihoods shaped by the cycles of planting and harvest, a tradition that continues to define the character of Olney. The town has long been known for its connection to the White Squirrels, a unique colony of albino squirrels that have become a charming local emblem, drawing curious visitors and adding a touch of whimsical wonder to the everyday. While the whispers of its past echo in the quiet streets, Olney faces the future with the same steadfast resilience that has characterized its people, a quiet strength born from the enduring connection to the earth.

About This Olney Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Olney, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.730881, -88.085316. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Olney and Richland County.

Detailed location data for Olney includes the ZIP code (62450), telephone area code (217), county seat of Richland County (Olney), and school district assignment (Richland County Community Unit School District 1). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Olney is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.