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Ritchie, IL
Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois.
Population
79
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
76
ZIP codes
0
Ritchie and its ZIP codes
Ritchie at a glance
- Ritchie is 67% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Will County. PPP loans are for Ritchie.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,418
267,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,456
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.9B
FY 2026, $5,636 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ritchie, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,341
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,026
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ritchie, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Ritchie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rest HavenCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Custer ParkCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Lakewood ShoresCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| WilmingtonCity | 5.6 mi | 14 |
| BraidwoodCity | 5.8 mi | 5.3 |
| SymertonVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| BracevilleVillage | 6 mi | 3.1 |
| EssexVillage | 6.3 mi | 2.3 |
| GodleyVillage | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| DiamondVillage | 7 mi | 1.9 |
| BonfieldVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.5 |
| LorenzoCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Coal CityVillage | 8.9 mi | 5.8 |
| East BrooklynVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Carbon HillVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| South WilmingtonVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ritchie, IL in?
- Ritchie is in Will County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Ritchie, IL?
- About 79 people live in Ritchie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ritchie?
- Nearby places include Rest Haven (0.8 mi), Custer Park (1.1 mi), Lakewood Shores (2.5 mi), Wilmington (5.6 mi), Braidwood (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023