At a Glance
Median Income
$27,750
$19,746 per capita
Home Value
$92,900
Zillow: $141,608
Violent Crime
982/100K
7,697/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.0%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 2.5% (31% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Ridgeville reports 982 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 158% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,697/100K.
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 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population128
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density156/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$27,750
Per Capita$19,746
Unemployment2.5%
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%
Crime
F
Violent982/100K
Property7,697/100K
Health
Obesity51.0%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death14,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.8 in/yr
AQI41 (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
Broadband63.0%
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.
34.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 204 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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