Ruma, IL
Living in Ruma
Bikeability32
Walkability39
Commute25
Public Transit44
Affordability61
Public Safety96
Airports28
Hospitals59
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
317Population+17 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+15% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate44%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$2.5k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office29%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation3%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$165kMedian Home Value+$72k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$541Median Monthly Rent-$63 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home26%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K37%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
LP gas10%
Utility gas45%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ruma
United States45
Illinois50
Randolph County8
Property Crime in Ruma
United States48
Illinois43
Randolph County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ruma
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding65
Tornado44
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ruma, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ruma, IL
Trinity Lutheran School
5 miles, NE
Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School
5 miles, SE
St Johns Lutheran School
5 miles, N
St John the Baptist Catholic School
5 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Ruma, IL
McKendree University
34 miles, N
Kenrick Glennon Seminary
36 miles, NW
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
36 miles, N
Harris-Stowe State University
37 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ruma, IL
Red Bud Regional Hospital
5 miles, N
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital
12 miles, S
Sparta Community Hospital
17 miles, E
Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Ruma, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
30 miles, N
St Louis Lambert International Airport
47 miles, NW
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
67 miles, S
Barkley Regional Airport
100 miles, SE