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Ramsey, IL


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Ramsey, Illinois

Ramsey, Illinois, in Fayette county, is 48 miles S of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 72 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 1,056.

The People and Families of Ramsey

In Ramsey, about 57% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Ramsey is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ramsey had a median family income of $36,354.

Ramsey Housing

About 75% of housing units in Ramsey are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the village benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Illinois.

Commuting

In Ramsey, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ramsey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Ramsey Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ramsey, IL

Comparing Ramsey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Men53
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
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