Tennessee
Ridgely is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 1,723. Residents earn $24,412 per year, which is 68% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ridgely receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ridgely has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Ridgely is $24,412, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. The poverty rate of 48.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ridgely is $74,500, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $571 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Ridgely is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 114 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,876 per 100,000, near the national average.
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 63.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Ridgely enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $24,412 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,923 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $926 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $45,085 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 48.1% |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 114 |
| County GDP | $151M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 14 |
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
| Census Median | $74,500 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $107,158 |
| Census Median Rent | $571 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 37.9% |
| Obesity | 46.1% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.7% |
| Heart Disease | 8.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.0% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| COPD | 13.4% |
| Stroke | 5.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.5% |
| Depression | 33.3% |
| Mental Distress | 25.5% |
| Physical Distress | 20.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 13,425/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 22.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Total Violent | 113.7/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 113.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,876.1/100K |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,819.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 56.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.2 inches |
| 40% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 291 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 870/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2632°N, 89.4806°W |
| County FIPS | 47095 |
Winner: Republican by 54.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.0% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 63.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 870/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 14 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |