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Ramsey, IL
Village in Fayette County, Illinois.
Population
1,094
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
984
ZIP codes
0
Ramsey and its ZIP codes
Ramsey at a glance
- Ramsey is about 4.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,375 a year, 36% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $65,800 (75% below Illinois) and median rent is $741 a month.
Local data for Ramsey, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ramsey, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,375
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$65,800
Median rent
$741/mo
Homeownership
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher
9.4%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
34.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (206), Irish Americans (134), Mexican Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Ramsey.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,761
4,954 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $5,747 per person
How people get to work
Ramsey, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ramsey, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
325
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ramsey, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Ramsey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BinghamVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| HerrickVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| FillmoreVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| OconeeVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| VandaliaCity | 12 mi | 8.1 |
| BrownstownVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| NokomisCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| CoaltonVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| OhlmanVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| WittCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| WenonahVillage | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| CowdenVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| CoffeenCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| PanaCity | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| IrvingVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| St. ElmoCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ramsey, IL in?
- Ramsey is in Fayette County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Ramsey, IL?
- About 1,094 people live in Ramsey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ramsey?
- Nearby places include Bingham (6.1 mi), Herrick (8.3 mi), Fillmore (9.3 mi), Oconee (9.5 mi), Vandalia (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023