At a Glance
Median Income
$68,250
$20,294 per capita
Home Value
$79,200
Zillow: $224,867
Median Rent
$839/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
71.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17.3% smoking rate
How Pine Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pine Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pine Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pine Ridge residents earn a median household income of $68,250 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,294. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,482 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pine Ridge is $79,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,867. Median rent is $839/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
11.6% of adults in Pine Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
71.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pine Ridge has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population546
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density411/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,250
Per Capita$20,294
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$3,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$969
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,200
Rent$839
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$224,867
Housing Units196
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,969/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain58.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation994 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+71.8%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Pine Ridge was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.