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Ridgway, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Gallatin County County
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
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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").