At a Glance
Median Income
$65,417
$33,041 per capita
Home Value
$127,400
Zillow: $213,422
Median Rent
$775/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
13.8% smoking rate
How Ridott Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridott a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ridott residents earn a median household income of $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,041. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridott is $127,400 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,422. Median rent is $775/month, with 29.2% 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 1951.
Education
17.9% of adults in Ridott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridott has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population130
Median Age59.7 yrs
Density1,625/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$33,041
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$2,485M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,400
Rent$775
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$213,422
Housing Units83
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,373/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation767 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridott was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.