Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Ridgetop is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 2,198. Residents earn $68,884 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ridgetop receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ridgetop offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ridgetop is $68,884, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Ridgetop is $301,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,179 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Ridgetop is below the national average at 154 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 614 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.
25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Ridgetop enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,884 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,516 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,420 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,676 |
| County GDP | $3,878M |
| Restaurants | 126 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 198 |
| Manufacturing | 89 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,101 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.03% |
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |
| Census Median | $301,300 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $386,601 |
| Median List Price | $864,900 |
| Median List Price | $864,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $199 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 107.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,179 |
| 1% above US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,101 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.03% |
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% |
| Depression | 29.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,572/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Total Violent | 153.6/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 153.6/100K |
| Total Property | 614.4/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 51.2/100K |
| Theft | 563.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.7 inches |
| 46% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 888 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4037°N, 86.7677°W |
| County FIPS | 47147 |
Winner: Republican by 50.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 725/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 126 |
| Retail Stores | 198 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |