Home Value $303,300

8% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 13.0%

61% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.2%

25% higher than US avg

Unemployment 8.8%

144% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.6%

55% lower than US avg

How Ritchie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population125

Median Age41.1 yrs

Density121/mi²

Male / Female68% / 32%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$41,445

Unemployment8.8%

Poverty5.6%

County GDP$6,044M

Commute25 min

Housing

Home Value$303,300

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units70

Rent Burden24.7%

Health

Obesity40.2%

Uninsured11.6%

Smoking14.6%

Depression21.2%

Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain37.2 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation574 ft (175 m)

Education

Bachelor's+13.0%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+3.7%

School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%

Commute25 min

Broadband54.0%

Libraries3

Is Ritchie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ritchie receives an overall livability score of 2.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Ritchie has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ritchie is $303,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Ritchie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 18.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Ritchie has a population of 125 with a density of 121 people per square mile. The median age is 41.1 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

125

Total Population

121

People / sq mi

41.1yrs

Median Age

6% above US avg

1.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 68%

Female 32%

Race & Ethnicity

Ritchie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	93.0%
	18% above US avg
Spanish	7.0%
	48% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ritchie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ritchie is N/A. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Ritchie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$41,445
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,344
IRS Avg AGI	$81,890

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	8.8%
	144% above US avg
Poverty Rate	5.6%
	55% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,204
County GDP	$6,044M

Business (County)

Restaurants	130
Healthcare	145
Retail	162
Manufacturing	43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,618
	89% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	25.2 min
Drive Alone	81.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	18.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Ritchie is $303,300, 8% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$303,300
	8% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft	$130
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	85.4%
Price Drops	0.0%

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	24.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	87.0%
Housing Units	70
Median Year Built	1940

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,618
	89% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.18%

In Ritchie, 40.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.6% of residents lack health insurance. 14.6% are current smokers. 21.2% report depression. 25.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ritchie vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.2%
	25% above US avg
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart Disease	5.2%
High Blood Pressure	30.2%
Asthma	9.9%
COPD	6.3%
Cancer	6.9%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.6%
	4% above US avg
Binge Drinking	22.0%
Physical Inactivity	25.6%
Depression	21.2%
Mental Distress	18.1%
Physical Distress	12.9%
Short Sleep	38.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	11.6%
	35% above US avg
Primary Care	1:3,117
Dentists	1:2,792
Mental Health	1:530
Checkup Rate	73.9%
Dental Visits	61.5%
Premature Death	7,576/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.8/10
Exercise Access	78.7%
Healthcare Facilities	145

Ritchie has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.1°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	37.2 inches
	2% below US avg
Snowfall	18.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	574 ft (175 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density	121/sq mi
Coordinates	41.2557°N, 88.1158°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	17063

It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.6-point margin. 54.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.1%

D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 29.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	13.0%
	61% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	3.7%
School Test Score	5.34

C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1	Metro — 1 million+
Population Density	121/sq mi
Total Area	1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	54.0%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	145
Restaurants	130
Retail Stores	162

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	25.2 min
Drive Alone	81.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	18.6%

Ritchie, IL

How Ritchie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Ritchie a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Ritchie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Ritchie vs U.S. Average

Income: Ritchie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Ritchie vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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