Ridge Spring, SC
Living in Ridge Spring
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute17
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety63
Airports38
Hospitals35
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
661Population-250 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black60%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate42%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K15%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector86%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office19%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$90kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$472Median Monthly Rent+$139 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas32%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ridge Spring
United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Saluda County42
Property Crime in Ridge Spring
United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Saluda County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ridge Spring
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado22
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ridge Spring, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ridge Spring, SC
W Wyman King Academy
8 miles, N
Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy
11 miles, W
New Holland Mennonite School
14 miles, SE
Community Christian Academy
15 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Ridge Spring, SC
University of South Carolina Aiken
20 miles, S
Newberry College
31 miles, N
Augusta University
32 miles, SW
Paine College
32 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ridge Spring, SC
Aiken Regional Medical Center
20 miles, S
Newberry County Memorial Hospital
31 miles, N
University Hospital
32 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Ridge Spring, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
32 miles, E
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
37 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
79 miles, NW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
103 miles, NE