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Goofy Ridge, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mason County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
148 Population 110/sq mi density
$54,063 Median Income $34,986 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $88,695 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
409 Violent Crime/100K 3,558 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Goofy Ridge, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,063
28% below
$34,986 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
73% below
Zillow: $88,695
Violent Crime
409/100K
8% above
3,558/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.7%
98% below
58.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Goofy Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Goofy Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
2%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goofy Ridge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Goofy Ridge residents earn a median household income of $54,063 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,986. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Goofy Ridge is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,695. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Goofy Ridge reports 409 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,558/100K.

Education

0.7% of adults in Goofy Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% below the national average). 58.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Goofy Ridge has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population148
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density110/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$34,986
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$813

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$88,695
Housing Units212
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

F
Violent409/100K
Property3,558/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,740/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation480 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.7%
High School+58.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Goofy Ridge was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.