Ridott, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 124 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -22.0%
 
Males: 67  (54.5%)
Females: 57  (45.5%)
Median resident age:

58.0 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 61067

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,402 (it was $41,875 in 2000)
Ridott:

$54,402
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,107 (it was $16,846 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $104,491 (it was $56,900 in 2000)
Ridott:

$104,491
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $99,112; detached houses: $97,004

Median gross rent in 2022: $823.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ridott: 84.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.4%

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Ridott, Illinois as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ridott is 57 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (31.6%), American (26.3%), Polish (10.5%), Irish (7.9%), Swedish (5.3%), Dutch (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/15/1874

Elevation: 770 feet

Land area: 0.10 square miles.

Population density: 1,185 people per square mile   (low).

Ridott, Illinois map

3 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.9%
Illinois:

12.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Ridott village:

1.2% ($705)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rockford, IL (20.9 miles , pop. 150,115).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (53.9 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (97.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

German Valley, IL (2.4 miles ),
Pecatonica, IL (2.5 miles ),
Dakota, IL (2.6 miles ),
Freeport, IL (2.8 miles ),
Rock City, IL (2.8 miles ),
Davis, IL (3.0 miles ),
Cedarville, IL (3.1 miles ),
Adeline, IL (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 42.30 N, Longitude: 89.48 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 815

Distribution of median household income in Ridott, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ridott, IL in 2022

Ridott satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $152,300
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $68,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.1%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+1.9%).
Most common industries in Ridott, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (15.8%)
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Health care (10.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.5%)
  • Machinery (5.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.4%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (12.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (9.7%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.7%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (9.7%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (9.7%)
  • Personal & laundry services (9.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (20.0%)
  • Health care (17.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (17.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.9%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Ridott, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.6%)
  • Computer specialists (3.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.9%)
  • Computer specialists (9.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Carpenters (9.7%)
  • Construction laborers (9.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.7%)

Average climate in Ridott, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 94.4. This is worse than average.

City:

94.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2007 was 24.8. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.5
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Ridott-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 52% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.0 miles away from the Ridott village center killed 24 people and injured 450 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 53.1 miles away from the village center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ridott-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 65% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 278.8 miles away from Ridott center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 65.1 miles away from Ridott center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 254.5 miles away from Ridott center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 278.9 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 55.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 311.3 miles away from Ridott center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Stephenson County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 5, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ridott topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ridott:

  • PROVENA ST JOSEPH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • FHN HOME HEALTHCARE AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • FHN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • MANOR COURT OF FREEPORT (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • FREEPORT REHAB AND HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • DAVITA - FREEPORT DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)

Operable nuclear power plants near Ridott:

  • 17 miles: Byron 1 and 2 in Byron, IL.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ridott:

  • Rock Valley College (about 25 miles; Rockford, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,269)
  • Kishwaukee College (about 40 miles; Malta, IL; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • Northern Illinois University (about 45 miles; Dekalb, IL; FT enrollment: 18,126)
  • Ashford University (about 49 miles; Clinton, IA; FT enrollment: 73,330)
  • Edgewood College (about 53 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (about 53 miles; Whitewater, WI; FT enrollment: 11,124)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 54 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)

Points of interest:

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Stephenson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ridott that have no violations reported:

  • RIDOTT CORNERS TAP (Population served: 29, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.7 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

73.3%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

13.3%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Ridott:

Marital status in Ridott, IL
  • Never married: 17.0%
  • Now married: 65.8%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Ridott:

  • High school or higher: 90.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ridott, IL (based on Stephenson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant17,64043
Mainline Protestant8,03331
Catholic5,2515
Black Protestant1,3669
Other2753
Orthodox151
None15,131-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 11
Stephenson County:

2.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Stephenson County:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Stephenson County:

3.86 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 36
This county:

7.73 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Stephenson County:

9.5%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Stephenson County:

28.3%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.0%
Illinois:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$358
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$322
Totals for Government 0$0 8$679

Strongest AM radio stations in Ridott:

  • WFRL (1570 AM; 5 kW; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: MAYFAIR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WROK (1440 AM; 5 kW; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WTJK (1380 AM; 5 kW; SOUTH BELOIT, IL; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ridott:

  • WXXQ (98.5 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNIE (89.1 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WFPS (92.1 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: MAYFAIR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WYHY (95.3 FM; WINNEBAGO, IL; Owner: AIRPLAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSEY (95.7 FM; OREGON, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WFEN (88.3 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAITH ACADEMY, DBA WFEN)
  • WKMQ-FM (96.7 FM; LOVES PARK, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGFB (103.1 FM; ROCKTON, IL; Owner: WRWC, Inc.)
  • WEKZ-FM (93.7 FM; MONROE, WI; Owner: RONALD M.SPIELMAN & SCOTT THOMPSON)
  • W211AQ (90.1 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WQLF (102.1 FM; LENA, IL; Owner: LENA RADIO BROADCASTING)
  • WGSL (91.1 FM; LOVES PARK, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER SCHOOL)
  • WQFL (100.9 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUEST FOR LIFE, INC.)
  • WZOK (97.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLLT (107.7 FM; POLO, IL; Owner: SAUK VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKPO (105.9 FM; EVANSVILLE, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WXRX (104.9 FM; BELVIDERE, IL; Owner: AIRPLAY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W233AD (94.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ridott:

  • WREX-TV (Channel 13; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WREX TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WIFR (Channel 23; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTVO (Channel 17; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WINNEBAGO TELEVISION CORPORATION)
  • WFBN-LP (Channel 33; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WEIGEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQRF-TV (Channel 39; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUORUM OF ROCKFORD LICENSE, LLC)
  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WQFL-CA (Channel 8; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAMILY VALUES ORGANIZATION, INC.)
  • WCFC-CA (Channel 51; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS OF CHICAGOLAND, INC.)

Ridott fatal accident list:

Jun 6, 2017 07:21 AM, Us-20 Ulysses S Grant Hwy, Lat: 42.275961, Lon: -89.506175, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 157ft / 48.0mTotal length
  • $333,000Total costs
  • 58,300Total average daily traffic
  • 8,642Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Ridott, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 41950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ridott, IL

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Ridott, Lat: 42.308611 Lon: -89.462500, Call Sign: WRBS472,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.381 MHz, Grant Date: 06/06/2018, Expiration Date: 06/06/2028, Certifier: Mike Miller, Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:

  • Ridott - 45, 200 W 3rd St (Lat: 42.295417 Lon: -89.478278), Type: Building, Structure height: 20 m, Call Sign: WRDN808,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/14/2019, Expiration Date: 06/14/2029, Certifier: Scott M Piehn, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • Holland church, 3213 South Holland Church Road (Lat: 42.255389 Lon: -89.454111), Type: Silo, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WREB489,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 09/11/2019, Expiration Date: 09/11/2029, Certifier: Scott M Piehn, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • DR1, 5 N Dakota Rd (Lat: 42.286417 Lon: -89.528611), Type: Silo, Structure height: 33.5 m, Overall height: 34 m, Call Sign: WRVN562,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/14/2022, Expiration Date: 12/14/2032, Certifier: Scott M Piehn, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: W9ONP, Licensee ID: L00832153, Grant Date: 03/17/2004, Expiration Date: 05/24/2014, Cancellation Date: 05/25/2016, Certifier: Dale E Strohecker, Registrant: Dale E Strohecker, 3360 S Rock City Rd, Ridott, IL 61067

  • Call Sign: KB9ZCW, Licensee ID: L00338269, Grant Date: 03/21/2001, Expiration Date: 03/21/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/09/2004, Certifier: Kenneth W Muto, Registrant: Kenneth W Muto, Ridott, IL 61067

  • Call Sign: K9KWM, Previous Call Sign: KB9ZCW, Licensee ID: L00338269, Grant Date: 01/25/2014, Expiration Date: 04/09/2024, Certifier: Kenneth W Muto, Registrant: Kenneth W Muto, Ridott, IL 61067

  • Call Sign: KC9QBT, Licensee ID: L01501544, Grant Date: 06/25/2009, Expiration Date: 06/25/2019, Cancellation Date: 06/26/2021, Certifier: Catherine L Drye, Registrant: Catherine L Drye, 106 Washington St, Ridott, IL 61067


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 52203, N52203, N-52203, Serial Number: 17274436, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 11/24/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 04/28/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Ron Jansen, 2285 S Rock City Rd, Ridott, IL 61067

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ridott, IL
  • 96.2%Utility gas
  • 3.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ridott, IL
  • 75.0%Utility gas
  • 25.0%Electricity


Ridott compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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