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Old Ripley, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bond County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
87 Population 580/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $23,118 per capita
$68,000 Home Value $87,186 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 32.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Old Ripley, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$23,118 per capita
Home Value
$68,000
76% below
Zillow: $87,186
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
84% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
32.3%
797% above
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Old Ripley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
24%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
897%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Old Ripley 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

Old Ripley residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,118. The unemployment rate stands at 32.3% (797% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 320 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Old Ripley is $68,000 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,186. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Old Ripley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

5.3% of adults in Old Ripley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Old Ripley has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population87
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density580/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans65.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$23,118
Unemployment32.3%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$781M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$87,186
Housing Units33
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,670/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation557 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Old Ripley was founded in 1906.
The median home in Old Ripley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.