What are the schools like in Ringwood, IL?

Ringwood is served primarily by Johnsburg CUSD 12. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Ringwood?

The median household income in Ringwood, IL is $142,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Ringwood, IL?

Ringwood has an average high temperature of 30.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.5 inches.

Ringwood, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ringwood, IL affordable or expensive?

Ringwood's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ringwood is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $339,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ringwood, IL?

Ringwood has a violent crime rate of 61.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 580.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ringwood, IL a Good Place to Live?

Ringwood is a small town of 779 in Illinois, with a median household income of $142,750 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Ringwood stands out for solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ringwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ringwood 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: 102.6

Ringwood's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ringwood costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ringwood, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$339,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$142,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ringwood's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.7 /100k

Property Crime

580.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ringwood is served primarily by Johnsburg CUSD 12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ringwood, IL	National Avg
School District	Johnsburg CUSD 12	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ringwood sees average highs of 30.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July, with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation and 34.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ringwood, IL
Average High — January	30.6°F
Average High — July	84.2°F
Annual Precipitation	40.2"
Annual Snowfall	34.5"

Demographics

Metric	Ringwood, IL	National Avg
Population	779	—
Median Age	47.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

McCullom Lake, IL 2 mi Wonder Lake, IL 3 mi Johnsburg, IL 3 mi Solon Mills, IL 3 mi Greenwood, IL 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Ringwood

Ringwood, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60072

Ringwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ringwood, IL affordable or expensive?

Ringwood's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ringwood roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $339,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Ringwood, IL?

Ringwood's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 580.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ringwood?

Public schools in Ringwood are operated by Johnsburg CUSD 12. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 35.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ringwood, IL a good place to live?

Ringwood, IL has a population of 779, a median household income of $142,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ringwood?

Ringwood averages 30.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches with about 34.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ringwood?

Ringwood, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60072.

What is the population of Ringwood?

The population of Ringwood, Illinois is 779 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ringwood?

Key numbers for living in Ringwood: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $339,200, median household income $142,750, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ringwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.