At a Glance
Median Income
$61,875
$33,242 per capita
Home Value
$126,700
Zillow: $259,437
Median Rent
$950/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.8% smoking rate
How Ridgeway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ridgeway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ridgeway a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ridgeway residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,242. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgeway is $126,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,437. Median rent is $950/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
14.2% of adults in Ridgeway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgeway has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population251
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density440/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$33,242
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,700
Rent$950
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$259,437
Housing Units141
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,052 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Ridgeway was founded in 1851.
The median home in Ridgeway was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.