Ringgold, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Ringgold is a small town in Maryland with a population of 81. Residents earn $76,250 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
81 Population 279/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $35,480 per capita
$117,400 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,400 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,250
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $117,400
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.9%
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Ringgold Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population81
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density279/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans71.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$35,480
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,961M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units52

Health

Obesity35.1%
Uninsured9.2%
Smoking14.0%
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation765 ft (233 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband46.0%
Libraries9

Is Ringgold a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ringgold receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Ringgold stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ringgold is $76,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ringgold is $117,400, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ringgold experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Ringgold has a population of 81 with a density of 279 people per square mile. The median age is 30.9 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

81
Total Population
279
People / sq mi
30.9yrs
Median Age
21% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.5%
Female 39.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Ringgold vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ringgold vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ringgold is $76,250, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Ringgold vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,250
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,480
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
IRS Avg AGI$68,244

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,704
County GDP$9,961M

Business (County)

Restaurants333
Healthcare446
Retail547
Manufacturing135

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone61.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Ringgold is $117,400, 58% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,400
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units52
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,722
6% above US avg
Effective Rate3.17%
In Ringgold, 35.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.2% of residents lack health insurance. 14.0% are current smokers. 22.9% report depression. 24.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ringgold vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
9% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma9.8%
COPD6.2%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.0%
0% below US avg
Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity24.8%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress12.2%
Short Sleep39.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured9.2%
7% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.8%
Dental Visits61.2%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access80.6%
Healthcare Facilities446
Ringgold has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area enjoys 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation765 ft (233 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density279/sq mi
Coordinates39.7092°N, 77.5689°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS24043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23-point margin. 46.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.4%
D 37.3%

Winner: Republican by 23 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.9%
50% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+19.0%
School Test Score5.85
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density279/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access46.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities446
Restaurants333
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone61.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.4%

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