Ramsey is a small town of 921 in Illinois, with a median household income of $43,083
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ramsey stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ramsey is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ramsey city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.0
Ramsey's overall cost of living index is 88.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ramsey costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ramsey, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$58,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$727
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,083
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ramsey's violent crime rate is 28.1 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
28.1 /100k
Property Crime
501.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ramsey is served primarily by Ramsey CUSD 204.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ramsey, IL
National Avg
School District
Ramsey CUSD 204
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
70.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ramsey sees average highs of 35.0°F in January
and 85.4°F in July,
with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.8 inches of snow per year.
Ramsey's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ramsey roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $58,600 and median rent is $727/month.
Ramsey's violent crime rate is 28.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 501.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ramsey are operated by Ramsey CUSD 204.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 6.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ramsey, IL has a population of 921, a median household income of $43,083, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Ramsey averages 35.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches
with about 12.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ramsey, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62080.
The population of Ramsey, Illinois is 921 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ramsey: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $58,600, median household income $43,083, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ramsey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
