Grand Ridge, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
649 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$154,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$537 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$762 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.8% 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

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 23
Feb 2 5 26
Mar 3 3 38
Apr 3 0 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 0 40
Dec 2 6 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, IL State Senate District 38, IL State House District 76, IL
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Schools

Grand Ridge School
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Centennial Elem School
6 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Shepherd Middle School
6 miles, NE • 1.4 star
McKinley Elem School
6 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Illinois Valley Community College
15 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Joliet Junior College
38 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Illinois Valley Community Hospital
17 miles, NW • 5 star
St Margarets Hospital
20 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

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