Illinois
Grand Ridge is a small town in Illinois with a population of 649. Residents earn $84,375 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Grand Ridge receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Grand Ridge stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Grand Ridge is $84,375, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Grand Ridge is $154,200, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,023 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Grand Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,375 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,602 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,126 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,712 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,450 |
| County GDP | $7,670M |
| Restaurants | 328 |
| Healthcare | 242 |
| Retail | 377 |
| Manufacturing | 141 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,277 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.07% |
| Commute Time | 34.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $154,200 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $242,090 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,023 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.2% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,277 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.07% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,943/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 242 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.0 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,411/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2361°N, 88.8310°W |
| County FIPS | 17099 |
Winner: Republican by 18.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.5% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,411/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.6% |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 242 |
| Restaurants | 328 |
| Retail Stores | 377 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 34.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |