Old Ripley, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 83 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -34.6%
 
Males: 45  (54.3%)
Females: 38  (45.7%)
Median resident age:

30.6 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62086, 62275.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,524 (it was $35,000 in 2000)
Old Ripley:

$54,524
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,132 (it was $15,363 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $61,874 (it was $42,500 in 2000)
Old Ripley:

$61,874
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $129,457; detached houses: $130,147; mobile homes: $116,474
March 2022 cost of living index in Old Ripley: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.2%

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Ancestries: Irish (17.1%), American (14.6%), Polish (12.2%), Italian (4.9%), German (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/04/1906

Elevation: 570 feet

Land area: 0.15 square miles.

Population density: 556 people per square mile   (low).

Old Ripley, Illinois map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Old Ripley village:

1.3% ($573)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (40.6 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (226.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Pocahontas, IL (2.2 miles ),
Grantfork, IL (2.6 miles ),
Sorento, IL (2.7 miles ),
New Douglas, IL (2.7 miles ),
Pierron, IL (2.8 miles ),
Alhambra, IL (3.0 miles ),
Greenville, IL (3.0 miles ),
Panama, IL (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 38.89 N, Longitude: 89.57 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

Distribution of median household income in Old Ripley, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Old Ripley, IL in 2022

Old Ripley satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +32 (+33.7%).
Most common industries in Old Ripley, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (16.3%)
  • Health care (12.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.2%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.1%)
  • Printing & related support activities (6.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (12.1%)
  • Educational services (12.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.1%)
  • Printing & related support activities (9.1%)
  • Truck transportation (9.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (9.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (25.0%)
  • Health care (25.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (18.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (12.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (12.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.2%)
  • Food (0.0%)
Most common occupations in Old Ripley, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (14.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (21.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.1%)
  • Top executives (6.1%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (6.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (25.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (12.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (12.5%)
  • Registered nurses (12.5%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (12.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (12.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.2%)

Average climate in Old Ripley, 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
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 82.8. This is about average.

City:

82.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 40.5. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

40.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Old Ripley-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/24/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.1 miles away from the Old Ripley village center killed 6 people and injured 36 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1981, a category F4 tornado 21.1 miles away from the village center injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Old Ripley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 264% 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 96.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 96.0 miles away from Old Ripley 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 90.9 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 115.5 miles away from Old Ripley center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 119.4 miles away from Old Ripley center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 97.4 miles away from the city 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 Bond County (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 2, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Old Ripley topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Old Ripley:

  • ALHAMBRA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ALHAMBRA, IL)
  • HITZ MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ALHAMBRA, IL)
  • GREENVILLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; GREENVILLE, IL)
  • HELIA HEALTHCARE OF GREENVILLE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; GREENVILLE, IL)
  • BRAUNS TERRACE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; GREENVILLE, IL)
  • FAITH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HIGHLAND, IL)
  • HIGHLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HIGHLAND, IL)

Airports located in Old Ripley:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Old Ripley:

  • McKendree University (about 24 miles; Lebanon, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,564)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 25 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)
  • Kaskaskia College (about 31 miles; Centralia, IL; FT enrollment: 3,867)
  • Southwestern Illinois College (about 33 miles; Belleville, IL; FT enrollment: 9,085)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 34 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)
  • Saint Louis Community College (about 39 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 18,019)
  • Saint Louis University (about 40 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 11,606)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Pocahontas - Old Ripley Fire Protection District Station 2 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Bond County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

72.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

9.3%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Old Ripley:

Marital status in Old Ripley, IL
  • Never married: 27.1%
  • Now married: 39.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.5%
  • Divorced: 22.2%

For population 25 years and over in Old Ripley:

  • High school or higher: 89.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 38.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Old Ripley, IL (based on Bond County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,27328
Catholic2,3803
Mainline Protestant1,31411
Other41
Black Protestant-1
None8,797-
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: 5
Bond County:

2.73 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

5.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Bond County:

6.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.9%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.8%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.6%
Illinois:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Old Ripley government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $15,000 ($180.72)
    Financial Administration: $11,000 ($132.53)

Old Ripley government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($36.14)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $13,000 ($156.63)
    Highways: $4,000 ($48.19)
  • Tax - Property: $2,000 ($24.10)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($12.05)

Old Ripley government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $189,000 ($2277.11)

Strongest AM radio stations in Old Ripley:

  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBW (880 AM; 2 kW; HIGHLAND, IL; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WDID (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; HIGHLAND, IL; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KATZ (1600 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
  • WRTH (1430 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Old Ripley:

  • WSIE (88.7 FM; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, S. ILLINOIS UNIV.)
  • WGRN (89.5 FM; GREENVILLE, IL; Owner: GREENVILLE COL. ED. B/CG. FOUN., INC)
  • WGEL (101.7 FM; GREENVILLE, IL; Owner: BOND BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WDLJ (97.5 FM; BREESE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF BREESE, L.L.C.)
  • WAOX (105.3 FM; STAUNTON, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KSIV-FM (91.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCXO (96.7 FM; CARLYLE, IL; Owner: CLINTON COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSMI-FM (106.1 FM; LITCHFIELD, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVRV (101.1 FM; EAST ST. LOUIS, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WTRH (93.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJLY (88.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING)
  • WXAJ (99.7 FM; HILLSBORO, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Old Ripley:

  • WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • KSDK (Channel 5; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA KSDK, INC.)
  • KMOV (Channel 4; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KMOV-TV, INC.)
  • K40FF (Channel 40; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • KDNL-TV (Channel 30; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KDNL LICENSEE, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 128ft / 38.5mTotal length
  • $2,168,000Total costs
  • 8,480Total average daily traffic
  • 1,006Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,378Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Old Ripley, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Old Ripley, IL
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Old Ripley, IL
  • 80.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.3%Electricity
  • 6.7%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Old Ripley, IL
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Old Ripley 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.
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