Ripley, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
71 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
60.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
33.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$43,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$356 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$420 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Brown County
1
Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Brown County
1
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 26
Feb 2 4 31
Mar 2 1 42
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 2 4 30

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 50, IL State House District 99, IL
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Schools

Brown County High School
7 miles, W • 3.2 star
Brown County Middle School
7 miles, W • 1 star
Brown County Elementary School
7 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Illinois College
29 miles, SE • 2.3 star
MacMurray College
30 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Western Illinois University
31 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Passavant Area Hospital
28 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Mc Donough District Hospital
29 miles, N • 2.3 star
Illini Community Hospital
30 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
52 miles, SE • 1 star
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