At a Glance
Median Income
$27,750
$19,746 per capita
Home Value
$92,900
Zillow: $141,608
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.0%
19.3% smoking rate
How Ridgeville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridgeville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ridgeville residents earn a median household income of $27,750 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,746. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,439 business establishments, including 204 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgeville is $92,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,608. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
29.8% of adults in Ridgeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgeville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population128
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density156/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$27,750
Per Capita$19,746
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$4,026M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,900
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$141,608
Housing Units88
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity51.0%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death14,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation675 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridgeville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 204 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.