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Ridgway, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Gallatin County County
Ridgway, IL
At a Glance
How Ridgway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ridgway a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ridgway residents earn a median household income of $42,404 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,243. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 125 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgway is $73,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,446. Median rent is $732/month, with 21.5% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Ridgway reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,200/100K.
Education
14.0% of adults in Ridgway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgway has 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. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.