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Roodhouse, IL
City in Greene County, Illinois.
Population
1,544
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,370
ZIP codes
0
Roodhouse and its ZIP codes
Roodhouse at a glance
- Roodhouse is about 6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,604, 37% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $68,600 (74% below Illinois) and median rent is $683 a month.
Local data for Roodhouse, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Roodhouse, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,604
Poverty rate
25.6%
Median home value
$68,600
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
86.8%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (417), Irish Americans (269), Dutch Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Roodhouse.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,064
2,255 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,758
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$74.42M
FY 2026, $6,210 per person
How people get to work
Roodhouse, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roodhouse, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
260
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roodhouse, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Roodhouse
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White HallCity | 3.5 mi | 2.6 |
| ManchesterVillage | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| WilmingtonVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| AlseyVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| GlasgowVillage | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| HillviewVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
| MurrayvilleVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
| WinchesterCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| WoodsonVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CarrolltonCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| GreenfieldCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| PearlVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| LynnvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| ScottvilleVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| RiggstonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0 |
| MiltonVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roodhouse, IL in?
- Roodhouse is in Greene County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Roodhouse, IL?
- About 1,544 people live in Roodhouse, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roodhouse?
- Nearby places include White Hall (3.5 mi), Manchester (4.8 mi), Wilmington (6.1 mi), Alsey (6.3 mi), Glasgow (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023