Ridgway township, Illinois
Ridgway township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ridgway township is a geographic entity located in Gallatin County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 794. The land area covers 35.50 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 794 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.5 yrs | ±12.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 414 | ±76 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 466 | ±81 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 414 | ±76 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 52 | ±32 |
| Median Home Value | $85,400 | ±$12,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | $755 | ±$168 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,667 | ±$26,330 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,339 | ±$12,856 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 65 | ±34 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 363 | ±86 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 75.4% | ±3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF RIDGWAY
GUS Population: 805 (2024)
ID: 102960
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 248, RIDGWAY IL 62979-0248
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COUNTY OF GALLATIN
GUS Population: 4,690 (2024)
ID: 162134
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 550, SHAWNEETOWN IL 62984-0550
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Eldorado, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Eldorado, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Eldorado, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Junction, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Junction, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Junction, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Norris City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Norris City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Norris City, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Carmi, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southeastern Illinois College
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College | 13.9 mi away | 3575 College Road, Harrisburg, IL, 62946 |
6182525400
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SHAWNEETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 320 NORTH LINCOLN BOULEVARD, SHAWNEETOWN, IL, 62984 |
(618) 269-3761
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NORRIS CITY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 603 SOUTH DIVISION STREET, NORRIS CITY, IL, 62869 |
(618) 378-3713
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ELDORADO MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 1001 GRANT STREET, ELDORADO, IL, 62930 |
(618) 273-7922
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UNIONTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 236 NORTH MAIN ST, UNIONTOWN, KY, 42461 |
(270) 822-4244
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CARMI PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 103 SLOCUMB STREET, CARMI, IL, 62821 |
(618) 382-5277
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MOBILELIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 126 WEST FIFTH STREET, MOUNT VERNON, IN, 47620 |
(812) 431-8528
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ALEXANDRIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 115 WEST FIFTH STREET, MOUNT VERNON, IN, 47620 |
(812) 838-3286
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UNION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 126 SOUTH MORGAN STREET, MORGANFIELD, KY, 42437 |
(270) 389-1696
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HARRISBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 2 WEST WALNUT STREET, HARRISBURG, IL, 62946 |
(618) 253-7455
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at JT MYERS LOCKS & DAM, IN US, located 11.5 miles from Ridgway township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.2° | 25.5° | 33.8° | 3.57" | 2.1" |
| February | 46.7° | 28.0° | 37.4° | 3.50" | 1.7" |
| March | 56.4° | 36.5° | 46.4° | 4.48" | 0.7" |
| April | 67.9° | 46.1° | 57.0° | 5.38" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.8° | 56.0° | 66.4° | 5.02" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.3° | 64.2° | 74.8° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.2° | 67.8° | 78.0° | 3.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.5° | 66.2° | 76.8° | 3.12" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.3° | 58.9° | 70.1° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.6° | 47.4° | 58.5° | 3.28" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.7° | 36.0° | 45.8° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| December | 45.3° | 28.9° | 37.1° | 4.02" | 3.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgway village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| New Haven village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
| Omaha village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
| Junction village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Shawneetown city | City | 7.7 mi | — |
| Old Shawneetown village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1705964031. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.