Ryan, Illinois facts for kids
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Ryan, Illinois
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 Ryan, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Ryan, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Vermilion |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423144 |
Ryan is a small place in Vermilion County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it's not officially a city or a village. It doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, the county government takes care of things like roads, police, and fire services for these areas.
How Ryan is Governed
Since Ryan is an unincorporated community, it falls under the rules and services of Vermilion County. This means that decisions about the area are made by the county's leaders. People living in Ryan pay taxes to the county, and in return, they get services from the county.
Location and Geography
Ryan is located in Vermilion County, which is in the eastern part of Illinois. The area is mostly flat, like much of Illinois, and is known for its rich farmland. The exact coordinates for Ryan are 40°03′01″N 087°48′22″W. This helps people find it on a map.
- State: Illinois
- County: Vermilion County
- Country: United States
