Ridgeland, MS

Living in Ridgeland

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 10
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 11
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Schools 38
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Residents

24k Population +770 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
52% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
57% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black37%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate17%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree21%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$7.7k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$186k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$890 Median Monthly Rent +$147 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 198928%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ridgeland

United States45
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Madison County8

Property Crime in Ridgeland

United States48
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Madison County14

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 5 0
Feb 50 5 0
Mar 57 5 0
Apr 64 5 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 79 4 0
Jul 81 4 0
Aug 81 4 0
Sep 76 3 0
Oct 65 4 0
Nov 56 5 0
Dec 48 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ridgeland

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado43
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ridgeland, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ridgeland, MS

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Colleges

Colleges near Ridgeland, MS

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Tougaloo College
1 miles, SW
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Millsaps College
7 miles, S
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Belhaven University
7 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ridgeland, MS

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Airports

Airports near Ridgeland, MS

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Key Field
82 miles, E
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