Old Ripley, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
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
87 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$68,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$475 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$129 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bond County
1
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bond County
2
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 30
Feb 2 2 34
Mar 2 1 44
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 2 0 76
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 2 2 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 55, IL State House District 109, IL
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Schools

Pocahontas Center
5 miles, S • 2.3 star
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch
6 miles, W • 3.2 star
Sorento Elem School
7 miles, N • 2.8 star
Alhambra Primary School
9 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Greenville University
9 miles, E • 1.9 star
McKendree University
24 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Hshs Holy Family Hospial Inc
9 miles, E • 4.1 star
St Joseph's Hospital
11 miles, SW • 5 star
St Josephs Hospital
19 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
66 miles, N • 1 star
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