At a Glance
Median Income
$37,813
$25,273 per capita
Home Value
$114,000
Zillow: $273,200
Median Rent
$575/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
15.9% smoking rate
How Ridgeland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgeland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridgeland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ridgeland residents earn a median household income of $37,813 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,273. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,569 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgeland is $114,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,200. Median rent is $575/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
4.8% of adults in Ridgeland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgeland has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population288
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density626/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,813
Per Capita$25,273
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$2,994M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,000
Rent$575
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$273,200
Housing Units140
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,673/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
Elevation1,113 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband70.7%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridgeland was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.