At a Glance
Median Income
$45,083
$29,999 per capita
Home Value
$195,100
Zillow: $310,005
Median Rent
$812/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,464/100K
13,988/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Ringgold Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ringgold's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ringgold a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ringgold residents earn a median household income of $45,083 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,999. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,230 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ringgold is $195,100 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,005. Median rent is $812/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Ringgold reports 1,464 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 285% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 13,988/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Ringgold hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ringgold has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population3,412
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density681/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,083
Per Capita$29,999
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$2,269M
Avg Weekly Wage$864
Housing
A
Home Value$195,100
Rent$812
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$310,005
Housing Units1,376
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,464/100K
Property13,988/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,410/100K
Burglary1,003/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,551/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation752 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Ringgold was founded in 1846.
The median home in Ringgold was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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