Ridgely, MO

Missouri

Ridgely is a small town in Missouri with a population of 129. Residents earn $69,375 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
129 Population 93/sq mi density
$69,375 Median Income $30,832 per capita
$262,500 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 43.9% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$262,500 home value, $950/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,375
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $262,500
7% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.5%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.6%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

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

People

Population129
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans95.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$30,832
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.7%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$262,500
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units30
Rent Burden43.9%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Uninsured5.9%
Smoking12.1%
Depression21.1%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation965 ft (294 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband42.0%

Is Ridgely a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ridgely receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Ridgely offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ridgely is $69,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ridgely is $262,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Ridgely has a population of 129 with a density of 93 people per square mile. The median age is 46.3 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

129
Total Population
93
People / sq mi
46.3yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Ridgely vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ridgely vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ridgely is $69,375, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Ridgely vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,375
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,832

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Ridgely is $262,500, 7% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$262,500
7% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$130
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops100.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg
Rent Burden43.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.8%
Housing Units30
Median Year Built1976

Property Tax

In Ridgely, 32.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.9% of residents lack health insurance. 12.1% are current smokers. 21.1% report depression. 20.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.6%
2% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma8.5%
COPD5.3%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.1%
14% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression21.1%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress10.7%
Short Sleep31.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.8%
Uninsured5.9%
31% below US avg
Checkup Rate70.6%
Dental Visits60.4%

Food & Exercise

15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 42.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.5%
54% below US avg
High School+94.0%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density93/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access42.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.1%

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