At a Glance
Median Income
$51,667
$32,136 per capita
Home Value
$138,100
Zillow: $224,469
Median Rent
$890/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
22.1% smoking rate
How Ridgeley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgeley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridgeley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ridgeley residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,136. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,577 business establishments, including 167 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgeley is $138,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,469. Median rent is $890/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.6% of adults in Ridgeley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgeley has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population304
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,048/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$32,136
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,100
Rent$890
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$224,469
Housing Units244
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation849 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute16 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridgeley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.