What are the schools like in Ritchie, IL?

School district data for Ritchie is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ritchie?

The median household income in Ritchie, IL is $62,143 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.9%.

What is the weather like in Ritchie, IL?

Ritchie has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Ritchie, IL affordable or expensive?

Ritchie's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ritchie is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $183,100 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Ritchie has a violent crime rate of 139.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 707.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ritchie, IL a Good Place to Live?

Ritchie is a small town of 154 in Illinois, with a median household income of $62,143 and a 15.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Ritchie stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ritchie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ritchie 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

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

Metric	Ritchie, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$183,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,143	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ritchie's violent crime rate is 139.7 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

139.7 /100k

Property Crime

707.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Ritchie, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ritchie sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 27.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ritchie, IL
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	27.4"

Demographics

Metric	Ritchie, IL	National Avg
Population	154	—
Median Age	55.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.7%	22.2%
65 and over	24.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rest Haven, IL 1 mi Custer Park, IL 1 mi Lakewood Shores, IL 2 mi Wilmington, IL 5 mi Braidwood, IL 6 mi

Ritchie vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ritchie, IL affordable or expensive?

Ritchie's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ritchie roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $183,100 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Ritchie, IL?

Ritchie's violent crime rate is 139.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 707.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ritchie?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ritchie, IL a good place to live?

Ritchie, IL has a population of 154, a median household income of $62,143, and an unemployment rate of 15.9%. 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 Ritchie?

Ritchie averages 31.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 27.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ritchie?

The population of Ritchie, Illinois is 154 with a median age of 55.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ritchie?

Key numbers for living in Ritchie: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $183,100, median household income $62,143, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ritchie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.