Mississippi · Metropolitan Area
Ridgeland is a small city in Mississippi with a population of 24,548. Residents earn $63,470 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ridgeland receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Ridgeland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ridgeland is $63,470, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Ridgeland is $259,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,204 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Ridgeland is below the national average at 204 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,811 per 100,000, 43% above the national average.
Ridgeland is a highly educated community — 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Ridgeland enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 89.8% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.2% |
| 24% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,470 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,807 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,823 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,987 |
| County GDP | $9,943M |
| Restaurants | 319 |
| Healthcare | 380 |
| Retail | 536 |
| Manufacturing | 62 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,569 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.76% |
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Census Median | $259,600 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $277,756 |
| Median List Price | $295,000 |
| Median List Price | $295,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $155 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% |
| Price Drops | 24.1% |
| Inventory | 58 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,204 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,457 |
| Studio | $751 |
| 1 Bedroom | $782 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $924 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,177 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,569 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.76% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 81.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,220/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 380 |
| Total Violent | 204.0/100K |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Murder | 8.2/100K |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 65.3/100K |
| Assault | 130.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,811.0/100K |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 179.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,558.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 73.4/100K |
| Arson | 4.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.3 inches |
| 35% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 26.3 sq mi (68.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 935/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4237°N, 90.1618°W |
| County FIPS | 28089 |
Winner: Republican by 17.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.42 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 935/sq mi |
| Total Area | 26.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 12 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 380 |
| Restaurants | 319 |
| Retail Stores | 536 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |