Ramsey, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Fayette County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
998 Population 899/sq mi density
$50,664 Median Income $19,455 per capita
$58,000 Home Value $159,141 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,664 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,000 home value, $742/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ramsey, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,664
33% below
$19,455 per capita
Home Value
$58,000
79% below
Zillow: $159,141
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
69.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Ramsey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
21%
Rent
64%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ramsey a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ramsey residents earn a median household income of $50,664 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,455. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 460 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ramsey is $58,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,141. Median rent is $742/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

8.0% of adults in Ramsey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 69.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ramsey has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population998
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density899/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,664
Per Capita$19,455
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$770M
Avg Weekly Wage$869

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,000
Rent$742
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$159,141
Housing Units384
Rent Burden33.2%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,668/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation613 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+69.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute38 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Ramsey was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.