Riggston
Census-designated place in Scott County, Illinois

Riggston is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Scott County, Illinois, with 14 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Merritt, 1.5 miles N.
- 14residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 0.0 sq miland area · 0.1 km²
- 533 / sq mipopulation density
- 62621ZIP code
About Riggston
Riggston is an unincorporated community in Scott County, Illinois, United States. Riggston is 5 miles (8.0 km) north-northeast of Winchester. As of the 2020 census, Riggston had a population of 14.
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Riggston had 14 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14 |
|---|---|
| Density | 533 per sq mi (206 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Riggston at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Scott County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 14 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.03 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6946° N, 90.4233° W |
| ZIP code | 62621 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1764083 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Riggston
- Merritt1.5 mi N
- Lynnville4.2 mi E
- Exeter4.2 mi NW
- Winchester4.8 mi S
- Chapin5.1 mi N
- Bluffs7.0 mi NW
- Oxville7.3 mi W
- Concord8.8 mi N
- Alsey9.4 mi S
- Jacksonville10.4 mi E
- Glasgow10.5 mi S
- Naples10.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Riggston
What county is Riggston in?
Riggston is in Scott County, Illinois.
What is the population of Riggston, IL?
14 people lived in Riggston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Riggston, IL?
The ZIP code of Riggston is 62621.
What is the elevation of Riggston?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Riggston?
Merritt (1.5 mi), Lynnville (4.2 mi), Exeter (4.2 mi), Winchester (4.8 mi), Chapin (5.1 mi).
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