Ridgway
Village in Gallatin County, Illinois

Ridgway is a village in Gallatin County, Illinois, with 851 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 374 ft (114 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Junction, 5.3 miles S.
- 851residents (2020 Census)
- 374 ftelevation · 114 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 967 / sq mipopulation density
- 62979ZIP code
About Ridgway
Ridgway is a village in Ridgway and North Fork Townships, Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ridgway had a population of 851.
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Living in Ridgway
- Median household income
- $46,000
- Median home value
- $75,000
- Median rent
- $667/mo
- Median age
- 47.2
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Ridgway had 851 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 851 |
|---|---|
| Density | 967 per sq mi (373 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ridgway at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Gallatin County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 851 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.88 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7979° N, 88.2606° W |
| ZIP code | 62979 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1764018 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ridgway
- Junction5.3 mi S
- Equality6.1 mi SW
- Omaha6.8 mi N
- Shawneetown7.0 mi SE
- Old Shawneetown9.6 mi SE
- Eldorado9.9 mi W
- New Haven10.1 mi NE
- Norris City13.0 mi N
- Muddy14.0 mi W
- Broughton14.5 mi NW
- Raleigh14.9 mi W
- Harrisburg16.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ridgway
What county is Ridgway in?
Ridgway is in Gallatin County, Illinois.
What is the population of Ridgway, IL?
851 people lived in Ridgway at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ridgway, IL?
The ZIP code of Ridgway is 62979.
What is the elevation of Ridgway?
374 feet (114 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ridgway?
Junction (5.3 mi), Equality (6.1 mi), Omaha (6.8 mi), Shawneetown (7.0 mi), Old Shawneetown (9.6 mi).
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