Ridgeland, MS
Living in Ridgeland
Bikeability16
Walkability10
Commute86
Public Transit18
Affordability70
Public Safety88
Airports7
Hospitals23
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation+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
$61kMedian 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
$186kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$890Median 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
St Andrew's Episcopal School
1 miles, N
Mother Goose Christian School
3 miles, SW
Madison Ridgeland Academy
3 miles, NE
New Jerusalem Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Ridgeland, MS
Tougaloo College
1 miles, SW
Millsaps College
7 miles, S
Belhaven University
7 miles, S
Strayer University-Mississippi
9 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ridgeland, MS
St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital
6 miles, S
University of Mississippi Med Center
6 miles, S
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare of Ms
7 miles, SE
Mississippi Methodist Rehab Ctr
7 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Ridgeland, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
81 miles, SE
Key Field
82 miles, E
Monroe Regional Airport
110 miles, W