Ridgely, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lake County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,723
Population
870/sq mi density
$24,412
Median Income
$17,923 per capita
$74,500
Home Value
$116,290 Zillow
$571
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
686
Violent Crime/100K
343 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$24,412 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,500 home value, $571/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
686 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ridgely enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Everett-Stewart Regional (UCY) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in |
Ridgely has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.1").