Ridge Spring, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Edgefield County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
848 Population 466/sq mi density
$38,854 Median Income $35,682 per capita
$76,600 Home Value $168,888 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$38,854 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,600 home value, $638/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Ridge Spring, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,854
48% below
$35,682 per capita
Home Value
$76,600
73% below
Zillow: $168,888
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,887/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
10% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.5%
48% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Ridge Spring Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ridge Spring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
27%
Rent
55%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ridge Spring 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

Ridge Spring residents earn a median household income of $38,854 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,682. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 459 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ridge Spring is $76,600 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,888. Median rent is $638/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Ridge Spring reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,887/100K.

Education

30.3% of adults in Ridge Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ridge Spring has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population848
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density466/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,854
Per Capita$35,682
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$894M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,600
Rent$638
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$168,888
Housing Units377
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,887/100K

Health

Obesity47.5%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,214/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation635 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Ridge Spring was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.