Farm Ridge Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,006 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,605 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$165,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$564 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$689 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

LaSalle County
2
Ottawa Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

LaSalle County
3
Ottawa Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 23
Feb 2 4 27
Mar 2 2 38
Apr 2 0 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 2 0 40
Dec 2 5 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Grand Ridge School
2 miles, E · 2.3star
Deer Park CC Elem School
6 miles, NW · 2.8star
Centennial Elem School
6 miles, S · 1.4star
McKinley Elem School
6 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Colleges

Illinois Valley Community College
13 miles, NW · 1.4star
Joliet Junior College
40 miles, E · 1.9star
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Hospitals

St Margarets Hospital
18 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Airports

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