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Ridgefield, IL
Census-designated place in McHenry County, Illinois.
Population
221
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
423
ZIP codes
0
Ridgefield and its ZIP codes
Ridgefield at a glance
- Ridgefield is 85% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Ridgefield, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McHenry County. PPP loans are for Ridgefield.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,103
98,058 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,162
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $6,123 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ridgefield, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
783
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
764
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ridgefield, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Ridgefield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal LakeCity | 3.4 mi | 19 |
| LakewoodVillage | 3.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Bull ValleyVillage | 3.9 mi | 9.8 |
| Prairie GroveVillage | 4.5 mi | 6 |
| WoodstockCity | 5.3 mi | 13.2 |
| McHenryCity | 5.3 mi | 14.8 |
| Lake in the HillsVillage | 6 mi | 10.2 |
| Oakwood HillsVillage | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Burtons BridgeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| CaryVillage | 6.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Holiday HillsVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Trout ValleyVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| McCullom LakeVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| AlgonquinVillage | 7.7 mi | 12.5 |
| Wonder LakeVillage | 7.8 mi | 5 |
| FranklinvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ridgefield, IL in?
- Ridgefield is in McHenry County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Ridgefield, IL?
- About 221 people live in Ridgefield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ridgefield?
- Nearby places include Crystal Lake (3.4 mi), Lakewood (3.4 mi), Bull Valley (3.9 mi), Prairie Grove (4.5 mi), Woodstock (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023