At a Glance
Median Income
$47,143
$33,067 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $307,310
Median Rent
$671/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
32.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
14.5% 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
3.3 / 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 $47,143 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,067. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% 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 $307,310. 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.
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 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population240
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density490/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,143
Per Capita$33,067
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty32.9%
County GDP$37,438M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,207
Housing
A
Home Value$187,500
Rent$671
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$307,310
Housing Units159
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation620 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Ridgeway was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 920 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.