Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Ruma is a small town in Illinois with a population of 438. Residents earn $71,875 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ruma receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Ruma offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ruma is $71,875, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Ruma is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ruma is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 321 per 100,000, 84% below the national average.
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Ruma enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 9.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,875 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,391 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $937 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,457 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 827 |
| County GDP | $1,345M |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Healthcare | 104 |
| Retail | 97 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,146 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.92% |
| Commute Time | 29.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $125,000 |
| 56% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $933 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,146 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.92% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,617/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 104 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 320.5/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 320.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 460 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 592/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1306°N, 90.0003°W |
| County FIPS | 17133 |
Winner: Republican by 36.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.3% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 592/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 96.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 104 |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Retail Stores | 97 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 29.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |