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Ridgeley, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Allegany County County
Ridgeley, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Ridgeley a Good Place to Live?
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 6.2% (72% 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 $214,110. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ridgeley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 168/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.