At a Glance
Median Income
$56,134
$11,516 per capita
Home Value
$183,500
Zillow: $363,250
Median Rent
$1,398/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
74.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
16.5% 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
3.3 / 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 $56,134 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,516. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,549 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgeville is $183,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,250. Median rent is $1,398/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
6.6% of adults in Ridgeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
74.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgeville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,591
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density884/mi²
Male / Female87% / 13%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,134
Per Capita$11,516
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$6,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,500
Rent$1,398
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$363,250
Housing Units265
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,693/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation57 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+74.7%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridgeville was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.