Ringgold, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Catoosa County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,412 Population 681/sq mi density
$45,083 Median Income $29,999 per capita
$195,100 Home Value $318,067 Zillow
$812 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
203 Violent Crime/100K 2,410 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,083 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$195,100 home value, $812/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Ringgold, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,083
40% below
$29,999 per capita
Home Value
$195,100
31% below
Zillow: $318,067
Median Rent
$812/mo
30% below
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
47% below
2,410/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
60%
Home Value
69%
Rent
70%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
53%
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 4.1% (14% above 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 $318,067. 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 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,410/100K.

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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,412
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density681/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,083
Per Capita$29,999
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$2,269M
Avg Weekly Wage$864

Housing

A
Home Value$195,100
Rent$812
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$318,067
Housing Units1,376
Rent Burden30.1%

Crime

F
Violent203/100K
Property2,410/100K

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,551/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
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.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.