Median Income $34,750

54% lower than US avg

Home Value $75,000

73% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 25.4%

25% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.1%

12% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.4%

61% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.1%

83% lower than US avg

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

People

Population169

Median Age57.4 yrs

Density111/mi²

Male / Female46% / 54%

Largest GroupWhite 89%

Veterans95.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$34,750

Per Capita$22,286

Unemployment1.4%

Poverty2.1%

County GDP$798M

Commute37 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$75,000

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units51

Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity36.1%

Uninsured15.1%

Smoking17.0%

Depression26.7%

Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain35.4 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation899 ft (274 m)

Education

Bachelor's+25.4%

High School+64.5%

Graduate+4.4%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%

Commute37 min

Broadband61.0%

Libraries3

Is Ringgold a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ringgold receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Ringgold offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ringgold is $34,750, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ringgold is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 64.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Ringgold enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Ringgold has a population of 169 with a density of 111 people per square mile. The median age is 57.4 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 5.3% Hispanic.

Population

169

Total Population

111

People / sq mi

57.4yrs

Median Age

48% above US avg

1.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%

Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Ringgold vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	97.2%
	24% above US avg
Spanish	2.8%
	79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ringgold vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ringgold is $34,750, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Ringgold vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$34,750
	54% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$22,286
Avg Weekly Wage	$910
IRS Avg AGI	$74,935

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.4%
	61% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.1%
	83% below US avg
Establishments (County)	515
County GDP	$798M

Business (County)

Restaurants	35
Healthcare	35
Retail	67
Manufacturing	13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,757
	64% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	7.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	37.3 min
Drive Alone	50.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Ringgold is $75,000, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$75,000
	73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	24.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	51
Median Year Built	1962

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,757
	64% above US avg
Effective Rate	7.68%

In Ringgold, 36.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 15.1% of residents lack health insurance. 17.0% are current smokers. 26.7% report depression. 27.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.1%
	12% above US avg
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart Disease	6.3%
High Blood Pressure	33.1%
Asthma	11.0%
COPD	7.5%
Cancer	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.0%
	21% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.5%
Physical Inactivity	27.4%
Depression	26.7%
Mental Distress	20.4%
Physical Distress	14.7%
Short Sleep	39.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	73.4%
Uninsured	15.1%
	76% above US avg
Primary Care	1:4,082
Dentists	1:3,511
Mental Health	1:5,400
Checkup Rate	72.0%
Dental Visits	53.7%
Premature Death	13,687/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.2/10
Exercise Access	36.6%
Healthcare Facilities	35

Ringgold has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.4 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	63.7°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	35.4 inches
	7% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	899 ft (274 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density	111/sq mi
Coordinates	33.8143°N, 97.9424°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	48337

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 77.7-point margin. 61.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 88.5%

D 10.9%

Winner: Republican by 77.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	25.4%
	25% below US avg
High School+	64.5%
Graduate Degree+	4.4%
School Test Score	5.10

B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	111/sq mi
Total Area	1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	61.0%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	35
Restaurants	35
Retail Stores	67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	37.3 min
Drive Alone	50.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	12.5%

Ringgold, TX

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

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Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Ringgold a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Ringgold vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Ringgold vs U.S. Average

Income: Ringgold vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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