At a Glance
Median Income
$54,063
$34,986 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $88,695
Bachelor's Degree+
0.7%
58.5% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
14.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goofy Ridge a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 15.4% (328% 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.
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 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population148
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density110/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$34,986
Unemployment15.4%
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%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,740/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
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.
31.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.