Indiana
Ridgeville is a small town in Indiana with a population of 576. Residents earn $39,868 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ridgeville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ridgeville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ridgeville is $39,868, 47% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Ridgeville is $45,400, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Ridgeville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches, including 20.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,868 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,803 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $997 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,272 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 569 |
| County GDP | $1,259M |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Healthcare | 54 |
| Retail | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,135 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.70% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $45,400 |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $154,070 |
| Census Median Rent | $720 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,135 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.70% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,075/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2916°N, 85.0286°W |
| County FIPS | 18135 |
Winner: Republican by 53.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.6% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Retail Stores | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |