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Ridgway, IL
Illinois · Gallatin County
Ridgway is a small town in Illinois with a population of 764. Residents earn $42,404 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
764
Population
868/sq mi density
$42,404
Median Income
$31,243 per capita
$73,700
Home Value
$75,446 Zillow
$732
Median Rent
21.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
242
Violent Crime/100K
3,200 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$42,404 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,700 home value, $732/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K (36% below avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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Median Income
$42,404
44% lower than US avg
Home Value
$73,700
74% lower than US avg
Violent Crime
242/100K
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
14.0%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$732
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.0%
44% lower than US avg
How Ridgway Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population764
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density868/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B+Median Income$42,404
Per Capita$31,243
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$173M
Commute25 min
Housing
A+Home Value$73,700
Rent$732
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$75,446
Housing Units440
Rent Burden21.5%
Crime
FViolent242/100K
Property3,200/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Uninsured9.0%
Smoking17.7%
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Climate
Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation376 ft (115 m)
Education
CBachelor's+14.0%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.96
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband65.0%
Libraries1
Is Ridgway a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ridgway receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ridgway offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ridgway is $42,404, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Ridgway is $73,700, 74% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Violent crime in Ridgway is below the national average at 242 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,200 per 100,000, 63% above the national average.
Education
14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.
Climate & Weather
Ridgway enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 7.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Ridgway has a population of 764 with a density of 868 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age is 44.5 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 55.6% female and 44.4% male. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 1.6% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.2% of residents. 5.5% of the population are veterans. 28.2% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 98.0% have health insurance coverage.
Population
764
Total Population
868
People / sq mi
44.5yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Ridgway vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ridgway vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Ridgway is $42,404, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,243 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $982, 31% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 125 business establishments, including 7 restaurants. The cost of living index is 100, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 2.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).
Income: Ridgway vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $42,404 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,243 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,744 |
| Gini Index | 0.561 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 125 |
| County GDP | $173M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,033 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 100.00 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.76% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
Walkability
The median home value in Ridgway is $73,700, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $75,446. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $854 for a one-bedroom to $1,063 for a two-bedroom apartment. 82.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 440 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1970. The average annual property tax is $2,033 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 21.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, well within the affordable range.
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $73,700 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $75,446 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $732 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 82.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.8% |
| Housing Units | 440 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,033 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.76% |
In Ridgway, 40.2% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.0% of residents. 32.1% have high blood pressure. 17.7% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 20.1% report binge drinking. 24.9% are physically inactive. 25.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.2% experience frequent mental distress. 9.0% of residents lack health insurance. 35.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 4.7 out of 10.
Health Metrics: Ridgway vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 17.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Short Sleep | 35.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Uninsured | 9.0% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Mental Health | 1:2,335 |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Dental Visits | 63.8% |
| Premature Death | 12,280/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 4.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
Ridgway has a violent crime rate of 242 per 100,000 residents, 36% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,200 per 100,000, 63% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Ridgway receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Ridgway vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 242.4/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,200.0/100K |
| 63% above US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Ridgway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 376 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 376 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 868/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7979°N, 88.2606°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gallatin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Evansville Regional (EVV) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Ridgway has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.8").
Ridgway is located in Gallatin County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58% below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76% of the vote, a 53.9-point margin. 65.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 7 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 91.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 53.9 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
F
Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.0% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 5.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.96 |
C
Education Grade (2.1/5.0)
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 868/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| County | Gallatin County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 65.0% |
| Avg Download Speed | 79.2 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 5.8 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 940 Mbps |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 13 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
Average costs for common services in Ridgway. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $250 ($150–$400) |
| Specialist Visit | $350 ($200–$550) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $200 ($100–$350) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,200 ($800–$5,000) |
| Dental Cleaning | $130 ($75–$200) |
| Dental Filling | $250 ($150–$400) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $45 ($25–$75) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $75 ($50–$120) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $300 ($150–$500) |
| Tire Rotation | $40 ($20–$75) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $600 ($400–$1,000) |
| Battery Replacement | $200 ($100–$350) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $100 ($60–$150) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $90 ($50–$140) |
| HVAC Repair | $400 ($150–$800) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,000 ($4,000–$12,000) |
| Roof Repair | $1,000 ($400–$2,000) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,000 ($5,500–$15,000) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,500 ($500–$3,500) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,000 ($5,000–$30,000) |
| DUI Defense | $5,000 ($2,000–$10,000) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,500 ($800–$3,000) |
| Will Preparation | $500 ($200–$1,000) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,500 ($1,000–$5,000) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $25 ($15–$45) |
| Women's Haircut | $55 ($30–$100) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $150 ($75–$250) |
| Manicure | $25 ($15–$45) |
| Pedicure | $40 ($25–$65) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $80 ($50–$130) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.10 ($3.00–$5.50) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.50 ($2.50–$5.00) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.80 ($2.50–$5.50) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.50 ($3.00–$6.50) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.50 ($4.00–$7.50) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.00 ($0.60–$1.80) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $140 ($80–$250) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $70 ($30–$150) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $70 ($40–$120) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $70 ($40–$100) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $65 ($30–$100) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $85 ($50–$150) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $200 ($75–$500) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,000 ($1,200–$3,500) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $70 ($30–$130) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $15 ($8.00–$25) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $100 ($30–$250) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $30 ($15–$75) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,200 ($600–$2,500) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,000 ($500–$2,000) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $400 ($200–$700) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $50 ($25–$100) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,000 ($400–$2,500) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,500 ($5,000–$30,000) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $60 ($30–$100) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $100 ($50–$200) |
| Dog Grooming | $60 ($30–$100) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $40 ($20–$75) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $300 ($150–$500) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $200 ($100–$400) |
Top Industries in Gallatin County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 110 | 16 | $54,053 | 15.55 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 109 | 9 | $66,901 | 2.95 |
| Mining & Oil/Gas | 54 | 4 | $59,784 | 16.33 |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 5 | $59,521 | 0.58 |
| Other Services | 29 | 12 | $21,968 | 1.10 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 23 | 7 | $15,281 | 0.29 |
| Construction | 19 | 8 | $30,048 | 0.41 |
Campgrounds Near Ridgway
1 campgrounds found near Ridgway.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Cadiz Campground | — | — | Free |
National Parks Near Ridgway
11 national parks and monuments found near Ridgway.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Cave-In-Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Fort Defiance Park | State Park | Free |
| George Rogers Clark National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Harmonie State Park | State Park | Free |
| Jefferson Davis State Historic Site | State Park | Free |
| John James Audubon State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Barkley State Resort Park | State Park | Free |
| Mineral Mound State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park | State Park | Free |
| Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site | State Park | Free |
Trails Near Ridgway
248+ trails found near Ridgway.
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Hike | Bike | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONE HORSE GAP | 7.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BELL SMITH SPRINGS | 7.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MILLSTONE LAKE | 6.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ZIMMER CEMETERY | 6.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| THACKER HOLLOW | 6.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BEAVER TRAIL | 6.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DOG HOLLOW TRAIL | 5.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| R-R GARDEN OF THE GODS LOOP | 5.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LUSK CREEK | 5.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NEW GOG - KARBERS RIDGE | 4.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LUSK CREEK | 4.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 434 | 4.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CLAYTON HOLLOW | 4.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LUSK CREEK | 3.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WHISTLE | 3.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WHOOPIE CAT | 3.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| POUNDS RIDGE | 3.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BAY CREEK | 3.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WHITE | 3.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SIMMONS CREEK | 3.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SNOW CONE | 3.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HAYES CREEK | 3.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| GRAND PIERRE CREEK | 3.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RUSSELL CEMETERY | 3.1 | AGG - CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LAKE GLENDALE TRAIL | 3.1 | AGG - CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL | Yes | — | — |
| BEAVER TRAIL | 3.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JACKSON FALLS | 3.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 150 | 2.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LUSK CREEK | 2.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HARTS HOLLOW | 2.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HART CREEK | 2.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BAY CREEK | 2.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| FREIZE | 2.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 042 | 2.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| ZION CHURCH RD | 2.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| GRINDSTAFF TRAIL | 2.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 041 | 2.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| WEST RICE HOLLOW | 2.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WEST BRANCH TRAIL | 2.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 499M | 2.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JACKSON FALLS | 2.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OLD STRECH | 2.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| THACKER RIDGE | 2.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RICE HOLLOW | 2.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RIDGE TRAIL | 2.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HAYES CREEK | 2.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NORTH BAY CREEK | 2.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COVE HOLLOW TRAIL | 1.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| ANGUS | 1.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| FORD TRAIL | 1.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COGHILL CEMETERY | 1.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LOWER CAMP | 1.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JACKSON HOLE | 1.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ONE HORSE GAP LAKE | 1.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CIRCLE ROCK | 1.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COUNTY LINE TRAIL | 1.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 001G | 1.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| 499M | 1.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BILL HILL | 1.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| INDIAN PT GOG | 1.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| GRAND TRAIL | 1.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 188 | 1.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HAYES CREEK | 1.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BARGER BRANCH | 1.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COLLIER CEMETERY | 1.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RAGAN FORD | 1.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| INDIAN KITCHEN TRAIL | 1.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NORTH BAY CREEK | 1.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HIGH KNOB RANCH | 1.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| INITIAL TREE | 1.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BEAR BRANCH | 1.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ONE HORSE GAP | 1.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DUTCHMAN | 1.3 | IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| HOGG CEMETERY TRAIL | 1.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DOUBLE BRANCH HOLE | 1.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| AUNT MARIA BRANCH TRAIL | 1.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 34 RANCH TRAIL | 1.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JACKSON HOLE | 1.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| H CONNECT | 1.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 001V11 | 1.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE | 1.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BAY CREEK | 1.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BUZZARD RIDGE TRAIL | 1.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 006A | 1.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| 021 | 1.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 487H | 1.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NEW GOG - KARBERS RIDGE | 1.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NORTH PARK TRAIL | 1.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BOWED TREE | 1.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MONUMENT | 1.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 487K | 1.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ROCKY TOP | 1.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NEW GOG - KARBERS RIDGE | 1.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ROCK CREEK | 1.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NORTH BEAR BRANCH | 1.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| FREIZE | 1.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CADIZ | 1.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| UPPER GAP | 1.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| FRANKS POND | 1.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MEMORIAL | 1.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WHISTLE | 1.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CEMETERY-GAP | 1.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NORTH GAP TRAIL | 0.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NORTH BLUFF | 0.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WEST CAMP | 0.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 020 | 0.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| 457A | 0.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CHAMBERS | 0.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CACTUS | 0.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| N A TRAIL | 0.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BUZZARD POINT | 0.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 169 | 0.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RIM ROCK NATIONAL REC TRAIL | 0.9 | OTHER | Yes | — | — |
| 118 | 0.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RIVER TO RIVER LOOP | 0.9 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| CEDAR | 0.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BUZZARD HOLLOW | 0.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| FULKERSON BRANCH | 0.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DOUBLE BRANCH HOLE | 0.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 481A | 0.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| EAST LITTLE LUSK CREEK | 0.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BLANCHARD CHURCH | 0.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 033A | 0.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DOG LEG | 0.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| TWO TOWERS | 0.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LITTLE LUSK CREEK | 0.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BUCK CREEK | 0.8 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LOWER TRAIL | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BLANCHARD | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 472C | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 474E | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| STORY TRAIL | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BOLTON | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 175B | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DOG HOLLOW TRAIL | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LITTLE LUSK CREEK | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CEMETERY TRAIL | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LEISURE CITY | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| TRIGG TOWER | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ROSE CREEK LOOP | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 180C | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 167 | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SOUTH BLUFF | 0.7 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ROCK HOUSE | 0.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 177B | 0.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BEAR BRANCH | 0.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MT. PLEASANT | 0.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 001E | 0.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BAY CREEK ACCESS | 0.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 415 | 0.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NEW GOG - KARBERS RIDGE | 0.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NEW GOG - KARBERS RIDGE | 0.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CEDAR GROVE | 0.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WAR BLUFF | 0.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 181 | 0.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| GLADE | 0.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 164A | 0.6 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 474D | 0.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BLANCHARD CROSSING | 0.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 178C | 0.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| 017 | 0.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| 042A | 0.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| NEW GOG - KARBERS RIDGE | 0.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DOUBLE BRANCH HOLE | 0.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HART'S BLUFF | 0.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 498 | 0.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WISHING WELL | 0.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WISHING WELL | 0.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 171 | 0.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| TRIGG | 0.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| 496B | 0.5 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| EMPIRE MINE | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 497B | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ONE HORSE GAP LAKE (EAST) | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NUGGET | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 492D | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 187 | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WEST BLUFF TRAIL | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| OBSERVATION TRAIL GOG | 0.4 | OTHER | Yes | — | — |
| MIDDLE FALLS | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SALTPETER CAVE | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RANCH | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 169A | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RICE SPUR | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MILLER CEMETERY | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LOWER GAP | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HIGH KNOB BLUFF | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 027 | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BATTERY ROCK | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 152B | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| UPPER TRAIL | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| R-R HIGH KNOB LOOP | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 490 | 0.4 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 041A | 0.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SAND CAVE | 0.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 139 | 0.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SIMMONS | 0.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LUSK CREEK | 0.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MILLSTONE BLUFF | 0.3 | AGG - CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL | Yes | — | — |
| BARGER BRANCH | 0.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| FREIZE | 0.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| R-R HIGH KNOB LOOP | 0.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ANVIL ROCK TRAIL | 0.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| 496I | 0.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HIGH KNOB BLUFF | 0.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MILLSTONE BLUFF | 0.3 | OTHER | Yes | — | — |
| 496A | 0.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 031D | 0.3 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| PHAROAH TRAIL | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BACKPACKER | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| 498J | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WHISTLE | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 172C | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LITTLE LUSK CREEK | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NEW GOG - KARBERS RIDGE | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HART'S BLUFF | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| TOWER ROCK | 0.2 | AGG - CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL | Yes | — | — |
| 472B | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 176A | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RABBIT HOLE | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 177A | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| TWINKIE | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 006B | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| 185A | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 167A | 0.2 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 172G | 0.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 145 | 0.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MIDDLE TRAIL | 0.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| 172F | 0.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 111 | 0.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| WISHING WELL | 0.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| PACO | 0.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NEW GOG - KARBERS RIDGE | 0.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MIDDLE TRAIL | 0.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| 172D | 0.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SOUTH BLUFF | 0.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CONNECTOR | 0.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ARTESIAN WELL | 0.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BATTERY ROCK | 0.1 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JULIAN | 0.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 049A | 0.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BEAR BRANCH | 0.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 151 | 0.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 177C | 0.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 173B | 0.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OVERLOOK | 0.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 172B | 0.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 499B | 0.0 | NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
Historical Trends — Ridgway
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 842 | $31,641 |
| 2015 | 817 | $36,458 |
| 2017 | 789 | $34,946 |
| 2019 | 750 | $52,656 |
| 2021 | 797 | $41,464 |
| 2023 | 808 | $42,404 |
Museums in Ridgway
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | |||
| GALLATIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 484 NORTH LINCOLN BLVD WEST | 4065228122 | |
| NORRIS CITY COMMUNITY MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 209 EAST MAIN ST |
Libraries in Ridgway
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELDORADO MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 1001 GRANT STREET | 0.0 | 58,812 | |||
| NORRIS CITY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT | 603 SOUTH DIVISION STREET | 0.0 | 21,860 | |||
| SHAWNEETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 320 NORTH LINCOLN BOULEVARD | 0.0 | 2,454 |
Nursing Homes in Ridgway
1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).
| Facility | Ownership | Beds | Residents | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTEGRITY HC OF RIDGWAY 900 WEST RACE STREET |
For profit - Corporation | 71 | 35 | 2/5 | — | 2/5 | 1/5 | 6182728831 |
Pharmacies in Ridgway
1 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY | 101 EAST MAIN STREET | 618-272-3841 |
Cell Towers in Ridgway
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Miles NE of Norris City | TOWER | 126 |
| 846 CO. RD. 400E - (153844) | GTOWER | 126 |
| 846 CO. RD. 400E - (153844) | GTOWER | 126 |
| 9400 W. PORTAL RD. | TOWER | 98 |
| 3 miles W of Herod, Il (154113) | LTOWER | 77 |
| 3 miles W of Herod, Il (154113) | LTOWER | 77 |
| 15876 Campground Rd (115764) | MTOWER | 60 |
| 15876 Campground Rd (115764) | MTOWER | 60 |
Fire Stations in Ridgway
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgway Fire Department | 108 N Crawford ST | Volunteer | 618-272-3341 |
Bridges in Ridgway
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1967 | 27 | 1,650 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1929 | 104 | 1,400 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1955 | 324 | 800 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1985 | 36 | 250 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1993 | 59 | 125 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2009 | 51 | 75 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1985 | 180 | 50 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1997 | 52 | 50 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2001 | 45 | 50 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1985 | 39 | 25 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1998 | 52 | 25 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2004 | 45 | 25 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1996 | 52 | 10 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2005 | 45 | 10 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Concrete | 2013 | 61 | 10 | G |
Airports Near Ridgway
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barkley Regional Airport | PAH | Medium Airport |
| Evansville Regional Airport | EVV | Medium Airport |
| Bandmill Field | — | Small Airport |
| Barnes Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Beckerman Field | — | Small Airport |
| Benton Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bugtown Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carmi Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Davis Field Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Davy Jones Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dixon Springs Restricted Landing Area Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dozier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Eickholtz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fairfield Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fifer Field | — | Small Airport |
| Flying H Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Garrett Field | — | Small Airport |
| Gelfius International Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hams Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport | HSB | Small Airport |
| Henderson Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Henderson City County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hepler Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hilakos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hull Airport | — | Small Airport |
| J & S Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kellums Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Koester Field | — | Small Airport |
| Lewis Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lockyear Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional Airport | — | Small Airport |
| McLeansboro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Metropolis Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mount Vernon Outland Airport | MVN | Small Airport |
| Nelson Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Parrish Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Plugger Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Posey Patch Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Princeton-Caldwell County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Providence Webster County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Schroeder Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Seib Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skillet Fork Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skylane Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Snider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Stoney Real Estate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sturgis Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tradewater Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zeller Elevator Company Airport | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Ridgway
1 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Police Department |
Treatment Centers in Ridgway
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Shawneetown Healthcare Clinic - Christopher Rural Health Planning Corp | Both | 618-269-3815 |
DOL Wage Violations in Ridgway
1 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $6,873 in back wages owed to 4 employees.
1
Violations
$6,873
Back Wages Owed
4
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgway Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, LL | — | — | 62979 | — | 1 | $6,873 | $1,718 | 4 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ridgway
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF RIDGWAY | PO BOX 436 |
| SOULS HARBOR CHURCH OF GOD | PO BOX 367 |
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What is the population of Ridgway?
Ridgway has a population of 764 residents and is located in Illinois. The population density is 868 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 55.6% female and 44.4% male.
Is Ridgway expensive to live in?
Ridgway has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 100 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $42,404, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $73,700 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Ridgway safe?
Ridgway is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 242 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,200 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Ridgway receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Ridgway?
Ridgway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.
How is the job market in Ridgway?
The job market in Ridgway is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $982. There are 125 business establishments in the area, including 7 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 2.6% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Ridgway?
The median home value in Ridgway is $73,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $75,446. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. Fair market rent is $854 for a 1-bedroom and $1,063 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 82.2%. The average annual property tax is $2,033.
How are the schools in Ridgway?
Schools in Ridgway score 5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 14.0% of adults in Ridgway hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Ridgway?
The obesity rate in Ridgway is 40.2% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.7% of adults are smokers. 24.9% are physically inactive. 25.4% of residents report depression. 9.0% lack health insurance. 35.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.
What is transportation like in Ridgway?
The average commute in Ridgway is 25 minutes. 91.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.6% work from home.
What are the demographics of Ridgway?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgway is 96.7% White, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino. 99.2% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 28.2% of residents have a disability. 98.0% have health insurance coverage.
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