At a Glance
Median Income
$68,108
$27,323 per capita
Home Value
$216,300
Zillow: $146,409
Violent Crime
725/100K
3,711/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
67.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Ricardo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ricardo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ricardo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ricardo residents earn a median household income of $68,108 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,323. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 631 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ricardo is $216,300 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,409. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Ricardo reports 725 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,711/100K.
Education
33.8% of adults in Ricardo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
67.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ricardo has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,070
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density240/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,108
Per Capita$27,323
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,300
Rent
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$146,409
Housing Units291
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent725/100K
Property3,711/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,643/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain30.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation58 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+67.9%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute45 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ricardo was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Alice International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
All Countries
