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Ridgeway, SC
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Ridgeway, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Ridgeway a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ridgeway residents earn a median household income of $47,143 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,067. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,736 business establishments, including 920 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ridgeway is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,475. Median rent is $671/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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Ridgeway reports 383 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,538/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Ridgeway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ridgeway has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.