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Ridgefield, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Ridgefield is a small town in Illinois with a population of 218. Residents earn $133,454 per year, which is 78% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
218 Population 419/sq mi density
$133,454 Median Income $38,193 per capita
$265,400 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$133,454 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$265,400 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $133,454
78% higher than US avg
Home Value $265,400
6% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 71.7%
113% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.3%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Ridgefield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population218
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female28% / 72%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$133,454
Per Capita$38,193
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Commute48 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$265,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units103
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Uninsured7.0%
Smoking11.4%
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation936 ft (285 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.7%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute48 min
Broadband65.0%
Libraries13

Is Ridgefield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ridgefield receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Ridgefield stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ridgefield is $133,454, which is significantly higher than the national average — 78% above $75,149. This places Ridgefield among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ridgefield is $265,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Ridgefield is a highly educated community — 71.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Ridgefield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches, including 35.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Ridgefield has a population of 218 with a density of 419 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

218
Total Population
419
People / sq mi
34.5yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 28.4%
Female 71.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Ridgefield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.3%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.7%
65% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ridgefield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ridgefield is $133,454, which is 78% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes.

Income: Ridgefield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$133,454
78% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,193
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
IRS Avg AGI$93,804

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,928
County GDP$15,983M

Business (County)

Restaurants645
Healthcare846
Retail816
Manufacturing432

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time47.5 min
Drive Alone59.7%
Public Transit19.3%
Work from Home21.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ridgefield is $265,400, 6% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$265,400
6% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units103
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Effective Rate3.28%
In Ridgefield, 32.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. 11.4% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ridgefield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.3%
1% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.2%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.4%
19% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress11.1%
Short Sleep31.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured7.0%
19% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.9%
Dental Visits65.1%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities846
Ridgefield has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.4 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.4 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall35.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation936 ft (285 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density419/sq mi
Coordinates42.2707°N, 88.3620°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17111
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 71.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (113% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.3-point margin. 65.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.9%
D 46.6%

Winner: Republican by 5.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+71.7%
113% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+22.7%
School Test Score5.34
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density419/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access65.0%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities846
Restaurants645
Retail Stores816

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute47.5 min
Drive Alone59.7%
Public Transit19.3%
Work from Home21.0%

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