Ridgway, IL
Living in Ridgway
Bikeability27
Walkability2
Commute64
Public Transit12
Affordability100
Public Safety85
Airports3
Hospitals43
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
788Population-128 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial7%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate38%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K26%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office25%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$64kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$291Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K32%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity9%
LP gas5%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ridgway
United States45
Illinois50
Gallatin County19
Property Crime in Ridgway
United States48
Illinois43
Gallatin County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ridgway
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding71
Tornado32
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ridgway, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ridgway, IL
St Matthew Elementary School
22 miles, NE
Thompsonville Christian Junior Academy
29 miles, W
St Philip School
32 miles, NE
Corpus Christi School
36 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Ridgway, IL
University of Southern Indiana
34 miles, E
University of Evansville
42 miles, E
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
53 miles, W
Oakland City University
62 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ridgway, IL
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations
10 miles, W
Harrisburg Medical Center
15 miles, W
Methodist Hospital Union County
21 miles, SE
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Ridgway, IL
Evansville Regional Airport
43 miles, NE
Barkley Regional Airport
58 miles, SW
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
60 miles, E
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
82 miles, SW