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Gallatin County

Population in July 2008: 860. Population change since 2000: -7.3%
 

Males: 404  (47.1%)
Females: 456  (52.9%)

Median resident age:  45.1 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 62979.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,652 (it was $27,670 in 2000)
Ridgway:  $35,652
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,993
Ridgway:  $21,993
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $71,892 (it was $44,000 in 2000)
Ridgway:  $71,892
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $76,835; Detached houses: $83,894; Townhouses or other attached units: $19,264; Mobile homes: $24,683

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Races in Ridgway:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.9%)
  • Hispanic (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Ridgway: 71.0 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (22.3%), Irish (14.1%), United States (12.5%), French (10.6%), English (8.2%), Dutch (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/25/1901

Elevation: 380 feet

Land area: 0.90 square miles.

Population density: 955 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Ridgway

  • High school or higher: 78.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ridgway village

  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 58.0%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this village in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Ridgway:  1.3% ($579)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Evansville, IN (40.7 miles , pop. 121,582).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (122.1 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (281.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Junction, IL (2.3 miles) , Equality, IL (2.5 miles ), Omaha, IL (2.6 miles ), Shawneetown, IL (2.7 miles ), Old Shawneetown, IL (3.1 miles ), Eldorado, IL (3.1 miles ), New Haven, IL (3.2 miles ), Norris City, IL (3.6 miles ).

Latitude: 37.80 N, Longitude: 88.26 W

Area code: 618

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Population change in the 1990s: -183 (-16.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Mining (7%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (6%)
  • Food (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (33%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Social assistance (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11%)
  • Registered nurses (11%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)



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Crime in Ridgway by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 000000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 000000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 000000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 425030010
    per 100,000 378.8215.5538.80.0337.10.00.0113.00.0
Burglaries 662435214
    per 100,000 568.2646.6215.5431.0337.1559.3225.2113.0451.5
Thefts 141022491014211
    per 100,000 1325.81077.62370.7431.01011.21118.61576.6226.01241.5
Auto thefts 001010011
    per 100,000 0.00.0107.80.0112.40.00.0113.0112.9
Arson 000010000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0112.40.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 168.6131.5226.347.4140.483.978.848.690.3

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 2 (2 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  2.33
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Ridgway, Illinois

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Ridgway-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 109% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/16/1963, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.8 miles away from the Ridgway village center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/6/2003, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.3 miles away from the village center killed 2 people and injured 33 people and caused $16 million in damages.


Ridgway-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 40% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 49.6 miles away from Ridgway center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 29.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 73.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 82.4 miles away from Ridgway center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 52.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 55.7 miles away from Ridgway center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Ridgway:
  • FERRELL HOSPITAL INC (about 11 miles; ELDORADO, IL)
  • HARRISBURG MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; HARRISBURG, IL)
  • CORNERSTONE HEALTHCARE OF IL INC (about 21 miles; CARMI, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Ridgway, IL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ridgway:
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA (about 36 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 7,510)
  • JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 37 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 4,255)
  • UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE (about 41 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,440)
  • TRINITY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY-TRINITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; NEWBURGH, IN; FT enrollment: 2,986)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE (about 52 miles; CARBONDALE, IL; FT enrollment: 19,742)
  • VINCENNES UNIVERSITY (about 73 miles; VINCENNES, IN; FT enrollment: 6,201)
  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 79 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; FT enrollment: 7,227)

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Churches in Ridgway include: Saint Joseph Church (A), First Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This village:  2.1 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  61.5%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.2%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  18.0%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  6.2%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Ridgway, IL



Ridgway compared to Illinois state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Ridgway (2009 data):
  • Banterra Bank: Murphy Street Branch at Murphy Street, branch established on 1993-02-01. Info updated 2007-10-18: Bank assets: $1,101.0 mil, Deposits: $895.8 mil, headquarters in Marion, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 30 total offices, Holding Company: Banterra Corp



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2004 Presidential Election results in Gallatin County Illinois:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (86%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Religion statistics for Ridgway

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsOther religions
Adherents40.1%32.0%8.3%7.0%12.5%
Congregations18.2%13.6%18.2%4.5%45.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$500
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$826
Police Protection - Officers 2$4,626$27,7563$1,408
Streets and Highways 1$2,154$25,8480$0
Sewerage 2$3,196$19,1760$0
Parks and Recreation 2$2,912$17,4720$0
Totals for Government 7$12,888$22,09412$2,734



Ridgway government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $0
  • Construction - Central Staff Services: $58,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $154,000
    Central Staff Services: $73,000
    General - Other: $72,000
    Police Protection: $69,000
    Regular Highways: $66,000
    Parks & Recreation: $42,000
    Fire Protection: $10,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $0
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $8,000
    Interest Earnings: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $310,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $169,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $237,000
    General Support: $119,000
    Highways: $27,000
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $70,000
    Property: $40,000
    NEC: $5,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $169,000

5.40% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,231 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.40%
Illinois average:  5.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Saline County, IL  1.11% ($32,375 average AGI)
from White County, IL  0.60% ($41,385)
from Posey County, IN  0.46% ($25,900)


5.66% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,341 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.66%
Illinois average:  5.99%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Saline County, IL  1.47% ($28,281 average AGI)
to White County, IL  1.06% ($31,217)


Strongest AM radio stations in Ridgway:
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WMCL (1060 AM; 3 kW; MCLEANSBORO, IL; Owner: DANA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WEBQ (1240 AM; 1 kW; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: VISHER-CHOATE II)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVHI (1330 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ridgway:
  • WEBQ-FM (102.3 FM; ELDORADO, IL; Owner: VISHER-CHOATE II)
  • WRUL (97.3 FM; CARMI, IL; Owner: CARMI BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WKDQ (99.5 FM; HENDERSON, KY; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF EVANSVILLE/OWENSBORO, INC.)
  • WQRL (106.3 FM; BENTON, IL; Owner: DANA COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WYFX (106.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IN; Owner: THE ORIGINAL COMPANY, INC)
  • WISH-FM (98.9 FM; GALATIA, IL; Owner: GALATIA FM JOINT VENTURE)
  • WMSK-FM (95.3 FM; MORGANFIELD, KY; Owner: UNION COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WBVN (104.5 FM; CARRIER MILLS, IL; Owner: KENNETH W. AND JANE A. ANDERSON)

TV broadcast stations around Ridgway:
  • WSIL-TV (Channel 3; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: WSIL-TV, INC.)
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WEHT (Channel 25; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: GILMORE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEVV (Channel 44; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: COMCORP OF INDIANA LICENSE CORP.)
  • WFIE (Channel 14; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • W66CT (Channel 66; MOUNT VERNON, IN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 9400 W. Portal Rd., Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WPOK363
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/04/2003, Expiration Date: 10/01/2013, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Jerri L Janjua, 9400 W. Portal Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • 3.5 Mi E 4 Mi N, Call Sign: KNAU580
    Assigned Frequencies : 157.620 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/19/2000, Expiration Date: 12/17/2010
    Registrant: Richard Moye, Ridgway, IL 62979
  • 3 Mi Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 23 m, Call Sign: KFC433
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.945 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/02/2002, Expiration Date: 02/14/2012, Certifier: Jeffrey J Drone
    Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd 134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Fax: (714) 348-8514

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • RIDGWAY, 9400 W. Portal Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WPQL488
    Assigned Frequencies : 6855.62 MHz, 6585.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/15/2000, Expiration Date: 05/15/2010, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: K9YUD, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/17/1996, Expiration Date: 07/17/2006, Cancelation Date: 07/18/2008
    Registrant: James H Smith, South St, Ridgway, IL 62979
  • Call Sign: KC9OIY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01434461
    Grant Date: 09/29/2008, Expiration Date: 09/29/2018, Certifier: Kenneth R Dale
    Registrant: Kenneth R Dale, 416 S Kimbro St, Ridgway, IL 62979


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-23-160 (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4085P , Serial Number: 23-1563, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 01/13/1959
    Registrant (Corporation): D L Helicopters Inc, Po Box 182 501 Fifth, Ridgway, IL 62979


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2

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