Ridgway, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Gallatin County County

3.5 /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
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,404 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,700 home value, $732/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ridgway, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,404
44% below
$31,243 per capita
Home Value
$73,700
74% below
Zillow: $75,446
Median Rent
$732/mo
37% below
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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)

Income
56%
Home Value
26%
Rent
63%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ridgway 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

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 3.4% (6% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population764
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density868/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,404
Per Capita$31,243
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$173M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,700
Rent$732
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$75,446
Housing Units440
Rent Burden21.5%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,280/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation376 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ridgway was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.561 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.