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Ruma, IL
Village in Randolph County, Illinois.
Population
394
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
531
ZIP codes
0
Ruma and its ZIP codes
Ruma at a glance
- Ruma is about 2.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Ruma, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Ruma.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,704
11,252 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,003
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $7,233 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ruma, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
451
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
130
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
42.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ruma, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Ruma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EvansvilleVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Red BudCity | 5.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Prairie du RocherVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| BaldwinVillage | 9 mi | 0.7 |
| Ellis GroveVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Ste. Genevieve, MOCity | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| FultsVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| HeckerVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| MaeystownVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Bloomsdale, MOCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| LenzburgVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| New AthensVillage | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| MarissaVillage | 15 mi | 7.2 |
| KaskaskiaVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| SpartaCity | 15 mi | 11.2 |
| PaderbornCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ruma, IL in?
- Ruma is in Randolph County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Ruma, IL?
- About 394 people live in Ruma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ruma?
- Nearby places include Evansville (4.4 mi), Red Bud (5.5 mi), Prairie du Rocher (6.4 mi), Baldwin (9 mi), Ellis Grove (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023