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Ridgely, TN


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Ridgely, Tennessee

Ridgely, Tennessee, in Lake county, is 58 miles NW of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 83 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 1,667.

The People and Families of Ridgely

In Ridgely, about 48% of adults are married. Ridgely has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 20% of Ridgely is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the town.

The government tells us that the town features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Ridgely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ridgely had a median family income of $26,607.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ridgely Housing

In Ridgely, 57% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Ridgely without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Ridgely, 94% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

Ridgely strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRidgely Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyRidgely Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Ridgely Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Ridgely Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ridgely, TN

Comparing Ridgely to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity99
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults12
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes98
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Housing Recently Built63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime36
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