Ridgefield, WA

Washington · Clark County · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro

Ridgefield is a small city in Washington with a population of 12,576. Residents earn $117,550 per year, which is 56% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.4 /5.0

B Good

12,576 Population 1,666/sq mi density

$117,550 Median Income $53,996 per capita

$590,200 Home Value $664,123 Zillow

$2,324 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr

112 Violent Crime/100K 826 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.6 / 5.0

$117,550 median income, 4.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$590,200 home value, $2,324/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

112 violent crimes/100K (71% below avg)

Education

4.0 / 5.0

38.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $117,550

56% higher than US avg

Home Value $590,200

109% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 112/100K

71% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 38.0%

13% higher than US avg

Median Rent $2,324

100% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 33.5%

4% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.8%

33% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.7%

62% lower than US avg

How Ridgefield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,576

Median Age34.9 yrs

Density1,666/mi²

Male / Female44% / 56%

Largest GroupWhite 83%

Veterans12.2%

Economy

A+

Median Income$117,550

Per Capita$53,996

Unemployment4.8%

Poverty4.7%

County GDP$33,425M

Commute27 min

Housing

B+

Home Value$590,200

Rent$2,324

Ownership83.3%

Zillow$664,123

Housing Units3,946

Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

Violent112/100K

Property826/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault67/100K

Burglary179/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%

Uninsured6.0%

Smoking9.4%

Depression28.0%

Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI28 (Good)

Rain42.3 in/yr

Sunny Days251/yr

Elevation251 ft (77 m)

Education

Bachelor's+38.0%

High School+96.7%

Graduate+11.4%

School Score5.67

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%

Commute27 min

Broadband96.1%

EV Stations21

Libraries10

Is Ridgefield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ridgefield receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Ridgefield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ridgefield is $117,550, which is significantly higher than the national average / 56% above $75,149. This places Ridgefield among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ridgefield is $590,200, making it a premium housing market at 109% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,324 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Ridgefield is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 112 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 826 per 100,000, 58% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 38.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Ridgefield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 251 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Ridgefield has a population of 12,576 with a density of 1,666 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles. The median age is 34.9 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 56.4% female and 43.6% male. The city is predominantly White (83.1%), with 3% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.2% of residents, while 6.8% speak Spanish. 12.2% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 6.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 95.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

12,576

Total Population

1,666

People / sq mi

34.9yrs

Median Age

10% below US avg

7.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.6%

Female 56.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Ridgefield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.2%

19% above US avg

Spanish 6.8%

49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ridgefield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ridgefield is $117,550, which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,996 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,398. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants. The cost of living index is 107, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 16.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Ridgefield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$117,550
	56% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$53,996
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,398
IRS Avg AGI	$98,017
Gini Index	0.426 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.8%
	33% above US avg
Poverty Rate	4.7%
	62% below US avg
Establishments (County)	15,322
County GDP	$33,425M

Business (County)

Restaurants	903
Healthcare	1,402
Retail	1,062
Manufacturing	427

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,201
	77% above US avg
Cost of Living	107.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.8 min
Drive Alone	73.2%
Public Transit	0.9%
Work from Home	16.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Ridgefield is $590,200, 109% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $664,123, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $2,324 (100% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,180 for a one-bedroom to $1,472 for a two-bedroom apartment. 83.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,946 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 2009. The average annual property tax is $6,201 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 31.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$590,200
	109% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$664,123
Median List Price	$639,960

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$639,960
$/Sq Ft	$290
Homes Sold	34
Sale-to-List Ratio	100.0%
Price Drops	22.6%
Inventory	102

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$2,324
	100% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$2,044
Rent Burden	31.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,082
1 Bedroom	$1,180
2 Bedrooms	$1,472
3 Bedrooms	$2,003
4 Bedrooms	$2,351

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	83.3%
Owner-Occupied	83.3%
Renter-Occupied	16.7%
Housing Units	3,946
Median Year Built	2009

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,201
	77% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.05%

In Ridgefield, 33.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 7.4% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.4% of residents, below the national average. 26.6% have high blood pressure. 9.4% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 18.7% report binge drinking. 16.0% are physically inactive, below the national average. 28.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.4% experience frequent mental distress. 6.0% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,318. The dentist ratio is 1:1,371. 90.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.7 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-24)

PM2.5

4.9

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

6.9

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

0.7

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

74.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.3

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

119.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Ridgefield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	33.5%
	4% above US avg
Diabetes	7.4%
Heart Disease	4.4%
High Blood Pressure	26.6%
Asthma	11.6%
COPD	4.2%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	9.4%
	33% below US avg
Binge Drinking	18.7%
Physical Inactivity	16.0%
Depression	28.0%
Mental Distress	18.4%
Physical Distress	11.4%
Short Sleep	30.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.4%
Uninsured	6.0%
	30% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,318
Dentists	1:1,371
Mental Health	1:212
Checkup Rate	67.4%
Dental Visits	70.1%
Premature Death	6,422/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.7/10
Exercise Access	90.5%
Healthcare Facilities	1,402

Ridgefield has a violent crime rate of 112 per 100,000 residents, 71% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 67.0 per 100,000, robbery at 11.2, rape at 33.5. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 826 per 100,000, 58% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 648, burglary at 179, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 38 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 182 federally declared disasters. Overall, Ridgefield receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Ridgefield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	111.7/100K
	71% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	33.5/100K
Robbery	11.2/100K
Assault	67.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	826.4/100K
	58% below US avg
Burglary	178.7/100K
Theft	647.7/100K
Vehicle Theft	0.0/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	38
Traffic Accidents	472
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	182

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Ridgefield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 251 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	53.0°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	251 ft (77 m)
Area	7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²)
Population Density	1,666/sq mi
Coordinates	45.8116°N, 122.7055°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Clark County County
Nearest Airport	Portland International (PDX) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"

11% above US avg

Wettest Month (Dec) 7.36"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0412 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	6.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.2 / 100
Community Resilience	70.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low
Volcano	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,025 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 16, 2025.

Feb 28, 2001	7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington	M6.8	149 km
Mar 25, 1993	4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M5.6	87 km
Jun 29, 2002	6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon	M4.5	95 km
Feb 14, 2011	31 km S of Morton, Washington	M4.3	65 km
Jul 22, 2001	4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington	M4.3	142 km
May 20, 1995	15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington	M4.1	133 km
Aug 16, 2004	16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington	M4.0	135 km
Jun 6, 2021	6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon	M3.9	95 km
Apr 24, 2003	3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon	M3.9	20 km
Oct 1, 2004	37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington	M3.9	58 km
Jun 25, 2004	17 km W of Packwood, Washington	M3.9	110 km
Jan 3, 2018	37 km SSE of Morton, Washington	M3.9	70 km
Feb 8, 1995	9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon	M3.8	75 km
Aug 3, 2006	2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington	M3.8	8 km
Jun 29, 2002	7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon	M3.8	95 km
Jun 8, 1993	5 km ESE of Scotts Mills, Oregon	M3.7	87 km
Aug 23, 2013	24 km SSE of Mossyrock, Washington	M3.7	62 km
Jul 13, 1995	13 km ENE of Ashford, Washington	M3.7	129 km
Oct 1, 2004	36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington	M3.7	58 km
Jan 31, 2013	3 km ENE of Amboy, Washington	M3.7	26 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

61 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 302 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972	EF3	24 km	6
Oct 14, 2016	EF2	96 km	0
Dec 8, 1993	EF2	62 km	0
Nov 10, 1965	EF2	100 km	0
Dec 10, 2015	EF1	14 km	0
Oct 23, 2014	EF1	40 km	0
Jun 13, 2013	EF1	76 km	0
Jan 10, 2008	EF1	15 km	0
Oct 9, 2000	EF1	74 km	0
Oct 9, 2000	EF1	56 km	0
Nov 12, 1991	EF1	48 km	0
Nov 12, 1991	EF1	39 km	0
Jun 29, 1989	EF1	8 km	0
Mar 28, 1985	EF1	44 km	0
Oct 13, 1984	EF1	13 km	0
Aug 16, 1978	EF1	14 km	0
Dec 12, 1975	EF1	98 km	0
Apr 12, 1957	EF1	59 km	0
Nov 11, 2024	EF0	99 km	0
Oct 28, 2024	EF0	41 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1980	WASHINGTON	Explosion	250.0 m	61	59 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: West Crater (49 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Crater	Volcanic field	1,329 m (4,360 ft)	-5750	49 km
St. Helens	Stratovolcano	2,549 m (8,363 ft)	2008	59 km
Indian Heaven	Shield(s)	1,806 m (5,925 ft)	-6250	70 km
Hood	Stratovolcano	3,426 m (11,240 ft)	1866	93 km
Adams	Stratovolcano	3,742 m (12,277 ft)	950	104 km
Rainier	Stratovolcano	4,392 m (14,409 ft)	1450	137 km
Jefferson	Stratovolcano	3,199 m (10,495 ft)	950	145 km
Sand Mountain Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,664 m (5,459 ft)	-950	170 km
Belknap	Shield(s)	2,095 m (6,873 ft)	480	183 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RIVERSIDE (138,190 ac, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2020	RIVERSIDE	138,190	85 km
2017	EAGLE CREEK	48,816	63 km
2020	BIG HOLLOW	24,243	51 km
2012	CASCADE CREEK	20,655	97 km
2011	DOLLAR LAKE	6,069	89 km
2014	36 PIT	5,838	79 km
2008	GNARL RIDGE	3,502	96 km
2022	SIOUXON	2,551	48 km
2012	HIGHWAY 141	2,080	93 km
2023	CAMP CREEK	2,056	63 km
2022	NAKIA CREEK	1,737	34 km
2020	DOWTY RD	1,424	58 km
1991	FALLS	1,389	51 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	6.8 in
February	43°F (6°C)	5.4 in
March	47°F (8°C)	4.7 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.5 in
June	61°F (16°C)	1.8 in
July	68°F (20°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	65°F (19°C)	1.1 in
September	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	3.5 in
November	45°F (7°C)	7.0 in
December	40°F (4°C)	7.4 in	Coldest, Wettest

Ridgefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 40°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.8").

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Ridgefield is located in Clark County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13% above the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. 11.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 52.1% of the vote, a 7-point margin. 96.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 21 EV charging stations. There are 10 public libraries serving the community. 1,402 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 73.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 45.1%

D 52.1%

Winner: Democrat by 7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	38
Traffic Accidents	472
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	182

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	38.0%
	13% above US avg
High School+	96.7%
Graduate Degree+	11.4%
School Test Score	5.67

A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	1,666/sq mi
Total Area	7.2 sq mi
County	Clark County County

Services

Broadband Access	96.1%
Avg Download Speed	150.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	30.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	21
Alt Fuel Stations	28
Public Libraries	10
Healthcare Facilities	1,402
Restaurants	903
Retail Stores	1,062

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.8 min
Drive Alone	73.2%
Public Transit	0.9%
Work from Home	16.3%

Average costs for common services in Ridgefield. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$268 ($161–$428)
Specialist Visit	$375 ($214–$589)
Urgent Care Visit	$214 ($107–$375)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,354 ($856–$5,350)
Dental Cleaning	$139 ($80–$214)
Dental Filling	$268 ($161–$428)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$48 ($27–$80)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$80 ($54–$128)
Brake Pad Replacement	$321 ($161–$535)
Tire Rotation	$43 ($21–$80)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$642 ($428–$1,070)
Battery Replacement	$214 ($107–$375)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$107 ($64–$161)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$96 ($54–$150)
HVAC Repair	$428 ($161–$856)
HVAC System Install	$7,490 ($4,280–$12,840)
Roof Repair	$1,070 ($428–$2,140)
Roof Replacement	$9,630 ($5,885–$16,050)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,605 ($535–$3,745)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,050 ($5,350–$32,100)
DUI Defense	$5,350 ($2,140–$10,700)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,605 ($856–$3,210)
Will Preparation	$535 ($214–$1,070)
Trust Preparation	$2,675 ($1,070–$5,350)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$27 ($16–$48)
Women's Haircut	$59 ($32–$107)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$161 ($80–$268)
Manicure	$27 ($16–$48)
Pedicure	$43 ($27–$70)
Massage (1 Hour)	$86 ($54–$139)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.39 ($3.21–$5.89)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.75 ($2.68–$5.35)
Loaf of Bread	$4.07 ($2.68–$5.89)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.82 ($3.21–$6.96)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.89 ($4.28–$8.03)
Rice (per lb)	$1.07 ($0.64–$1.93)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$150 ($86–$268)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$75 ($32–$161)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$75 ($43–$128)
Internet (Monthly)	$75 ($43–$107)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$70 ($32–$107)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$91 ($54–$161)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$214 ($80–$535)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,140 ($1,284–$3,745)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$75 ($32–$139)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.56–$27)
Car Registration (Annual)	$107 ($32–$268)
Driver's License Renewal	$32 ($16–$80)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,284 ($642–$2,675)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,070 ($535–$2,140)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$428 ($214–$749)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$54 ($27–$107)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,070 ($428–$2,675)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,375 ($5,350–$32,100)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$64 ($32–$107)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$107 ($54–$214)
Dog Grooming	$64 ($32–$107)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$43 ($21–$80)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$321 ($161–$535)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$214 ($107–$428)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,547
Toddler	$1,078
Preschool	$1,078
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,066
Toddler	$889
Preschool	$889

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Clark County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	30,530	1,646	$70,750	1.17
Retail Trade	18,812	1,040	$43,859	1.04
Construction	17,588	2,063	$80,221	1.84
Accommodation & Food Services	15,198	934	$30,480	0.92
Manufacturing	14,014	601	$77,535	0.94
Professional & Technical Services	10,749	2,771	$110,621	0.85
Administrative & Waste Services	9,130	1,015	$58,732	0.85
Wholesale Trade	7,131	1,072	$94,848	1.00
Finance & Insurance	6,496	778	$123,909	0.88
Other Services	5,583	1,160	$56,321	1.02
Management of Companies	3,721	60	$113,043	1.21
Information & Technology	3,648	632	$124,875	1.07
Real Estate	3,056	519	$66,198	1.08
Arts & Entertainment	2,504	176	$32,036	0.82
Educational Services	1,759	247	$38,788	0.47

Schools in Ridgefield

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Ridgefield High School	High	1,133	56	20.2:1
South Ridge Elementary	Elementary	720	43	16.7:1
Union Ridge Elementary	Elementary	713	47	15.2:1
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School	Middle	629	31	20.3:1
View Ridge Middle School	Middle	591	32	18.5:1
Ridgefield Early Learning Center	—	77	3	25.7:1

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Radio Stations near Ridgefield

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
All Classical Portland	classical, portland	AAC 96 kbps
Rip City Radio 620	live show, news	AAC
Shady Pines Radio	college radio, community radio	AAC 128 kbps
Радио Свет	christian, evangelical	MP3 128 kbps
101.9 KINK FM	—	MP3 64 kbps
XRAY.FM	—	MP3 256 kbps
Jam'n 95.7	urban contemporary	AAC
Jam'n 94.5	adult contemporary	AAC
93.9 KPDQ	religious	AAC+ 48 kbps
World of Prank Calls	—	MP3 64 kbps
105.9 The Brew	rock	AAC

Campgrounds Near Ridgefield

2 campgrounds found near Ridgefield.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Kalama Horse Camp	4.5/5	27	$23
Sunset Falls Campground	3.9/5	18	$20

National Parks Near Ridgefield

15 national parks and monuments found near Ridgefield.

Park	Type	Fee
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$10
Geer Park	State Park	Free
Holeman State Park	State Park	Free
Ike Kinswa	State Park	Free
Jackson House	State Park	Free
Lewis & Clark	State Park	Free
Matilda N. Jackson	State Park	Free
Monticello Convention Site	State Park	Free
Paradise Point	State Park	Free
Rainbow Falls	State Park	Free
Seaquest	State Park	Free
Tilton River	State Park	Free
Waldo Park	State Park	Free
Washougal River	State Park	Free
Willie Keil's Grave	State Park	Free

Trails Near Ridgefield

55 trails found near Ridgefield.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
KALAMA SNO	9.5	SNOW	—	—	—
TOUTLE	9.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
KALAMA SKI TRAIL	8.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LOOWIT	8.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROAD 8100	7.7	SNOW	—	—	—
CINNAMON	7.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FOSSIL	6.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BLUE(LAKE) HORSE	4.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SILVER STAR	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LAKES	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CASTLE LAKE	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BOUNDARY	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
STARWAY	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CHINOOK	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SUMMIT SPRINGS	2.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ED'S TRAIL	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH COLDWATER	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BOUNDARY	2.0	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
HUMMOCKS	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BUTTE CAMP	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CASTLE RIDGE	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOW	1.4	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
RANCH DIKE	1.4	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
APE CAVE	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PYRAMID	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CONFLUENCE	1.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
TOUTLE	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SHEEP CANYON	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
STURGEON	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LOWER APE CAVE (PASSAGE)	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BUTTE CAMP	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GOAT MARSH	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SOUTH COLDWATER	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OLD CHANNEL	0.9	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
TOOTLE	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
KALAMA SKI TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
INDIAN PITS	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ELK BENCH	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MEADOW ROAD	0.7	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
BOUNDARY	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
1000 ACRES ROAD	0.5	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
SUMMIT SPRINGS CUTOFF	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SHEEP CANYON	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ERUPTION	0.4	AC- ASPHALT	—	—	—
BIRTH OF A LAKE	0.4	OTHER	—	—	—
WINDS OF CHANGE	0.4	AC- ASPHALT	—	—	—
TRAIL OF TWO FORESTS	0.3	OTHER	—	—	—
SHEEP CANYON	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ERUPTION	0.2	AC- ASPHALT	—	—	—
BLAST LINE	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SILVER STAR SUMMIT	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SUNSET FALLS	0.2	AC- ASPHALT	—	—	—
BOUNDARY SPUR	0.2	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
TRAIL OF TWO FORESTS	0.1	AC- ASPHALT	—	—	—
BOUNDARY	0.1	AC- ASPHALT	—	—	—

Museums in Ridgefield

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$189,060,693
FORT VANCOUVER NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3608166230	$3,443,999
VANCOUVER NATIONAL HISTORIC RESERVE TRUST	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	750 ANDERSON STREET	3609921800	$3,443,999
WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5036455353	$523,336
CLARK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$234,588
CHELATCHIE PRAIRIE RAILROAD	GENERAL MUSEUM	207 N RAILROAD AVE	3606863559	$123,101
HULDA KLAGER LILAC GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	115 SOUTH PEKIN ROAD	3602258996	$96,976
LELOOSKA FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	165 MERWIN VILLAGE ROAD	3602259522	$92,546
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES MEMORIAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5094275402	$54,578
DRAKE ANCHORAGE RESEARCH COLLABORATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$6,810
ARCHER GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
CLARK COUNTY MURAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3609217270
COLUMBIA COUNTY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		9712253971
CUTTER ALERT PRESERVATION TEAM	HISTORY MUSEUM	1441 N MARINE DR
FORT VANCOUVER ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3606074373
FORT VANCOUVER HIST	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1501 E EVERGREEN BLVD	3608166230
FRENCH COLONIAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2025442422
GRANT HOUSE FOLK ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM	706 RHODODENDRON DR	3606945252
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF COLUMBIA COUNTY MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5033663650
JANE WEBER EVERGREEN ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
KASINGER JOANN L LCSW PC	GENERAL MUSEUM		3606950115
LA CENTER MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	ART MUSEUM		3602636609
MUSEUM OF METAL TYPOGRAPHY	GENERAL MUSEUM	8900 NE VANCOUVER WAY	5034897330
PEARSON AIR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3608166232
RICE NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF ROCKS AND MINERALS	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		5036472418
SCAPPOOSE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	52432 SE 1ST ST	5039615621
WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5036455353
WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	17677 NW SPRINGVILLE ROAD	5036455353
WENDEL MUSEUM OF ANIMAL CONSERVATION	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	8303 SE EVERGREEN HWY	3602411710
WOODLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM SOCIETY	HISTORY MUSEUM

Libraries in Ridgefield

Name	Address	Annual Visits
FORT VANCOUVER REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT	1007 E. MILL PLAIN BLVD	2,089,710
ST. HELENS PUBLIC LIBRARY	375 S 18TH ST, STE A	59,311
SCAPPOOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY	52469 SE 2ND ST	39,460
KALAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY	312 N 1ST	5,609

Farmers Markets in Ridgefield

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Interstate Farmers Market - Lombard location	N. Interstate Ave & N. Lombard St.	May to September	Sat:9:00 am - 1:30 pm;	Yes	Visit
LaCenter Community Farmers Market	401 Aspen Ave. (between 4th St. & 5th St.)
New Columbia Farmers Market	4632 N Trenton St	06/08/2017 to 08/31/2017	Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Portland Farmers Market - Kenton	N Denver and McClellan	06/06/2018 to 09/26/2018	Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Salmon Creek Farmers' Market	1309 NE 134th Street	07/11/2013 to 09/26/2013	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Salmon Creek Farmers' Market at Legacy Hospital	2211 NE 139th Street	06/11/2019 to 10/29/2019	Tue: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Scappoose Community Cub Farmers Market	Off Highway 30, on 2nd Street near E. Columbia Avenue	05/21/2016 to 10/01/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
St. Johns Farmers Market	N.Lombard and N.Philidelphia	05/19/2018 to 10/27/2018	Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Urban Growers Market	2315 Main st.	06/14/2013 to 09/27/2013	Fri: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM;		Visit
Vancouver Farmers Market	605 S Esther St	03/15/2014 to 10/26/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM;Sun: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Woodlawn Farmers Market	NE Dekum St and Durham Ave	05/20/2017 to 10/28/2017	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Restaurants in Ridgefield

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BevRidge Public

Bunnie's Pizza

Country Cafe

El Rancho Viejo

Fuel Bistro & Wine

Papa Pete's Pizza

Sportsman's Restaurant & Lounge

Teriyaki Thai Etc

Cafes in Ridgefield

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brewed Awakenings

Lava Java

Sandhill Crane Cafe

Seasons

Starbucks

Wanpo Tea Shop

Zebrun's Starliner

Theatres in Ridgefield

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old Liberty Theater

Clinics in Ridgefield

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Vancouver Clinic

Dentists in Ridgefield

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Care at Union Ridge

Mountain View Dental

Oasis Dental

Smiles Dental

Veterinaries in Ridgefield

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Hospital

Royle Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Ridgefield

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven

Arco

Chevron

Costco Gasoline

Rosauers Fuel Station

Banks in Ridgefield

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Columbia Credit Union

iQ Credit Union

OnPoint

Riverview Community Bank

Gyms in Ridgefield

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Rebound Fitness

Golf Courses in Ridgefield

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tri Mountain Golf Course

Breweries in Ridgefield

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Alberta Brewing Company, Alberta Brewing Co	Brewery Northeast Portland	5316 N E 15th Ave	5038949918
Dirty Hands Brewing	Wedding & Bridal Shops, Brewery Esther Short	114 E Evergreen Blvd	3602580413	Visit
Dolio Winery	Brewery and Winery	11001 N E 314th St	3606242285
Double R Brewing Co.	Brewery Portsmouth	9117 N Westanna Ct
Double V Distillery	Distillers, Brewers, Deordorant, Soap, Glue, Air Fresheners	1315 S E Grace Ave	3607235282
Fortside Brewing Company	Brewery	2200 N E Andresen Rd	3605244692	Visit
Great Notion Brewing	Brewery Concordia, Brewery	2204 N E Alberta St	5035484491	Visit
Heathen Brewing	Brewery	5612 N E 119th St	3606017454	Visit
Helvetia Winery	Wineries, Vineyards, Brewers	22485 N W Yungen Rd	5036475169
Hopworks Urban Brewery	Brewery, Pub	17707 S E Mill Plain Blvd	3608285139	Visit
Jorge's Margarita Factory	Beverage Manufacturers, Business Services, Breweries	14415 S E Mill Plain 110b	3608828262	Visit
Korner Street Bar Grill	Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Barbecue, Nightlife, Taverns, Bar & G	6403 N E Saint Johns Rd	3607359009
Laurelwood Public House	Breweries	1401 S E Rasmussen Blvd
Long Dog Brewing	Brewery	403 N W 45th St
Loowit Brewing Company	Brewery, Brewery Esther Short	507 Columbia St	3605662323	Visit
Main Street Home Brew Supply	Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	23596 N W Clara Ln
Mcmenamins East Vancouver Pub, Mcmenamins East Vancouver	American Restaurant, Bars, American Restaurants, Burgers, Brewery and American Restaurant, Food and	1900 N E 162nd Ave	(360) 254-3950, 3602543950	Visit
Mt Tabor Brewing	brewery	113 W 9th St
Occidental Brewery	Breweries, Food & Drink	6635 N Baltimore Ave	5037197102
Salmon Creek Brewery & Pub	brewery	108 W Evergreen Blvd
The Oregon Public House	Brewery, Gastropub, and Non-Profit, Brewery, Gastropub, and Non-Profit Woodlawn	700 N E Dekum St	5038280884	Visit
Vanport Brewing	Brewery Piedmont, Brewery	215 N E Dekum St	5032670219	Visit

EV Charging Stations in Ridgefield

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Junction Park & Ride - Tesla Supercharger	125 N 65th Ave	Tesla		12	TESLA	public
Ridgefield - Country Café	6370 N. 1st Circle	EVCS	1	1	CHADEMO J1772	public
Birkenstock	17506 NE Delfel Ct	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
DAVIS PARK STATION 1	210 N Main Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
I-5 Gee Creek NB Rest Area	Interstate 5, Milepost 11 South	EVCS	2		J1772	public
ILANI 1B-1 DUAL	1 Cowlitz way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
ILANI 3A-1 DUAL	1 Cowlitz Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
ILANI 3A-2 SINGLE	1 Cowlitz Way	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
ILANI 3A-3 DUAL	1 Cowlitz Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
ILANI 3A-4 DUAL	1 Cowlitz Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
ILANI 3B-1 DUAL	1 Cowlitz Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
ILANI 3B-2 DUAL	1 Cowlitz Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
ILANI 3B-3 SINGLE	1 Cowlitz Way	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
ILANI 3C-1 SINGLE	1 Cowlitz Way	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
ILANI 3C-2 DUAL	1 Cowlitz Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Ilani Casino Resort	3710 NW 319th St	Non-Networked	5		J1772	public
ILANI COWLITZ 1	1 Cowlitz Way	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
ILANI STATION 2	1 Cowlitz Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
ILANI STATION 3	1 Cowlitz Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
RIDGEFIELD NWR STATION 1	28908 NW Main Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Rosauers - Ridgefield	101 S. 47th Avenue	Volta	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Ridgefield

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
158 FERNMEADOW (15334)	MTOWER	57
158 FERNMEADOW (15334)	MTOWER	57
158 FERNMEADOW (15334)	MTOWER	57
158 FERNMEADOW (15334)	MTOWER	57
300 N. PEKIN RD	TOWER	51
300 N. PEKIN RD	TOWER	51
73438 NEER CITY RD (10931)	LTOWER	49
73438 NEER CITY RD (10931)	LTOWER	49
515 SE 157TH AVENUE (10956)	MTOWER	40
1919 CLOVERDALE ROAD SOUTH (83564)	MTOWER	32
1919 CLOVERDALE ROAD SOUTH (83564)	MTOWER	32

Fire Stations in Ridgefield

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Clark County Fire & Rescue	911 N 65TH AVE	Mostly career	360-887-4609
Clark County Fire Prevention Bureau	505 NE 179TH ST	Volunteer	360-397-2186
Fairgrounds Fire Facility Board (Station 15-1)	505 NW 179th ST	Mostly volunteer	360-397-2110

Bridges in Ridgefield

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2010	266	16,228	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1965	67	5,676	F
Culvert	Steel	2016	36	1,097	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1975	30	150	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2019	523	140	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Concrete	2003	71	100	G

Amtrak Stations in Ridgefield

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Portland, OR	7000 Northwest Airport Way	BUS
Vancouver, WA	1301 West 11th Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Ridgefield

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES	1645 RAILROAD AVE	COLUMBIA
CPU RIVER ROAD GENERATING FACILITY	5201 NW LOWER RIVER RD	CLARK

Airports Near Ridgefield

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Portland International Airport	PDX	Large Airport
Aurora State Airport	—	Medium Airport
McMinnville Municipal Airport	—	Medium Airport
Portland Hillsboro Airport	HIO	Medium Airport
Portland Troutdale Airport	TTD	Medium Airport
Southwest Washington Regional Airport	KLS	Medium Airport
Aeroacres Airport	—	Small Airport
Apple Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Auberge Des Fleurs Airport	—	Small Airport
Beaver Oaks Airport	—	Small Airport
Becker Field	—	Small Airport
Bero Field	—	Small Airport
Brown's Cape Horn Airport	—	Small Airport
Bruce's Airport	—	Small Airport
Brush Prairie Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Cedars North Airpark	—	Small Airport
Chadwick Airport	—	Small Airport
Chehalem Airpark	—	Small Airport
Chinook Ultralight Airpark	—	Small Airport
Cider Run Airport	—	Small Airport
Compton Airport	—	Small Airport
Cougar Flat Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Country Squire Airpark	—	Small Airport
Daybreak Airport	—	Small Airport
Dick Fisher Airport	—	Small Airport
Dietz Airpark	—	Small Airport
Eagle Nest Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Ed Carlson Memorial Field South Lewis County Airport	TDO	Small Airport
Evergreen North-South Airpark	—	Small Airport
Fairways Airport	—	Small Airport
Fly For Fun Airport	—	Small Airport
Fly JLA Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying K Bar J Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying K Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying M Airport	—	Small Airport
Gilbert Airport	—	Small Airport
Goheen Airport	—	Small Airport
Goodin Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Grabhorn's Airport	—	Small Airport
Green Mountain STOLport	—	Small Airport
Grove Field	—	Small Airport
Harris Airport	—	Small Airport
Harvey's Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Hayden Mountain Airport	—	Small Airport
Holce & Oblack Airport	—	Small Airport
La Center View-Air Airport	—	Small Airport
Lafayette Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Lehman Field	—	Small Airport
Lenhardt Airpark	—	Small Airport
Mach-O Acres Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Ridgefield

2 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Public Safety
West Precinct	505 Northwest 179th Street

Grocery Stores in Ridgefield

5 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-eleven #41310a	Convenience Store	70 S 65th Ave
Center Market #7	Convenience Store	203 Pioneer St
Costco Wholesale #1703 1703	Super Store	519A N 56th Pl
Kt Kanso Llc 3	Convenience Store	6300 N 1st Cir
Papa Murphy's WA210	Specialty Store	4306 S Settler Dr

Post Offices in Ridgefield

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Ridgefield Post Office	205 North Main Avenue

Treatment Centers in Ridgefield

12 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Columbia Community Mental Health - Alternatives	Both	503-397-6900
Columbia Community Mental Health - Creekside Center	Both	503-397-5211
Columbia Community Mental Health - Pathways Residential Treatment	Substance Abuse	503-366-4540
Columbia River Mental Health Services - Options Youth House	Mental Health	360-750-7033
Family Solutions	Mental Health	360-695-1014
Helping Professionals Wellness Center	Substance Abuse	360-687-0693
Lifeline Connections - Crisis Wellness Center	Both	360-205-1222
Native American Rehabilitation - Association of the Northwest Inc	Substance Abuse	503-621-1069
Recovery Village Ridgefield	Substance Abuse	866-299-8263
Recovery Village Ridgefield - Detox Center	Substance Abuse	360-719-1480
Starting Point Inc	Substance Abuse	360-696-2010
Western Psychological and Counseling	Substance Abuse	360-906-1190

DOL Wage Violations in Ridgefield

6 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $102,733 in back wages owed to 190 employees.

Violations

$102,733

Back Wages Owed

190

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Cascade West Development, Inc.	—	—	98642	—	1	$56,208	$3,306	17
El Rancho Viejo Ridgefield	—	—	98642	—	1	$25,888	$12,944	2
George Hoffman Farms	—	—	98642	—	1	$9,104	$364	25
Berry Good	—	—	98642	—	2	$5,311	$41	130
Lifetime Fence Company	—	—	98642	—	1	$4,462	$319	14
Millennium HVAC	—	—	98642	—	1	$1,761	$881	2

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ridgefield

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CHRIST COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH	202 S 4TH AVE
DISCOVERY POINTE CHURCH	PO BOX 1136
EVANGELISM MINISTRIES	1836 S TAVERNER DR
GENTLE TRUTH MINISTRY	3103 NE 171ST ST
GO CHURCH	PO BOX 840
GOSPEL COMMUNICATORS INTERNATIONAL INC	18804 NE 33RD CT
KHMER BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION OF OREGON	102 NE 179TH ST
KHMER BUDDHIST ORGANIZATION OF PACIFIC NORTHWEST	102 NE 179TH ST
NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE ASSN OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS	5709 N 20TH ST
RHEMATA	258 N GREEN GABLES LOOP
RIVERCROSS MINISTRIES	5701 NW 234TH ST
SPARROW CITY CHURCH	1626 N HERON DR
THERE IS HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC	2850 S MEADOWLARK LOOP
VISTA COMMUNITY CHURCH	20018 NE 22ND AVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgefield

What is the population of Ridgefield?

Ridgefield has a population of 12,576 residents and is located in Washington. The population density is 1,666 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 56.4% female and 43.6% male.

Is Ridgefield expensive to live in?

Ridgefield is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 107 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $117,550, 56% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $590,200 (109% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $2,324 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Ridgefield safe?

Ridgefield is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 112 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 826 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Ridgefield receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Ridgefield?

Ridgefield has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 28.

How is the job market in Ridgefield?

Ridgefield has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,398. There are 15,322 business establishments in the area, including 903 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 16.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ridgefield?

The median home value in Ridgefield is $590,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $664,123. For renters, the median monthly rent is $2,324. Fair market rent is $1,180 for a 1-bedroom and $1,472 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 83.3%. The average annual property tax is $6,201.

How are the schools in Ridgefield?

Schools in Ridgefield score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 38.0% of adults in Ridgefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. 11.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Ridgefield?

The obesity rate in Ridgefield is 33.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 9.4% of adults are smokers. 16.0% are physically inactive. 28.0% of residents report depression. 6.0% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 90.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,318.

What is transportation like in Ridgefield?

The average commute in Ridgefield is 27 minutes. 73.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ridgefield?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgefield is 83.1% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 3% Hispanic or Latino. 93.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.8% speak Spanish. 12.2% of the population are military veterans. 6.9% of residents have a disability. 95.4% have health insurance coverage.

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