Illinois
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.
Based on current data, Ridgway receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. 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.
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.
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.
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 5.3/10.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 7.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,404 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,243 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,744 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 125 |
| County GDP | $173M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,033 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.76% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $73,700 |
| 74% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $732 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.5% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,033 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.76% |
| 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% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,280/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 376 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 868/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7979°N, 88.2606°W |
| County FIPS | 17059 |
Winner: Republican by 53.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.0% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 868/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 65.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |