Illinois
Ramsey is a small town in Illinois with a population of 998. Residents earn $50,664 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ramsey receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Ramsey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ramsey is $50,664, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ramsey is $58,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $742 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Ramsey experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,664 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,455 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $869 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,947 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 460 |
| County GDP | $770M |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 73 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,672 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.33% |
| Commute Time | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |
| Census Median | $58,000 |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $140,279 |
| Census Median Rent | $742 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,672 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.33% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,668/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 44.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.5 inches |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 613 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 899/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1457°N, 89.1103°W |
| County FIPS | 17051 |
Winner: Republican by 64.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 69.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 899/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 73 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |