Ridott Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,361 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,667 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$187,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$825 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$585 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Stephenson County
2
Freeport 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

Stephenson County
4
Freeport Urban Area
4
Illinois
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) 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 1 9 20
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 2 1 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 51
Nov 2 1 38
Dec 2 10 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Pecatonica High School
5 miles, E · 3.7star
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
5 miles, E · 4.1star
Pecatonica Elem School
5 miles, E · 3.7star
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Colleges

Highland Community College
12 miles, NW · 1.4star
Rockford University
22 miles, E · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Fhn Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NW · 4.1star
Swedish American Hospital
19 miles, SE · 3.2star
Osf Saint Anthony Medical Center
22 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
66 miles, NW · 1star
Quad City International Airport
79 miles, SW · 1.4star
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