Ridgeley, WV

Ridgeley, West Virginia

Ridgeley, West Virginia, in Mineral county, is 74 miles W of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 85 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Cumberland metropolitan area. Ridgeley has a population of 762.

The People and Families of Ridgeley

In Ridgeley, about 51% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Ridgeley is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. A relatively large number of people in the town live by themselves. Ridgeley is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ridgeley had a median family income of $36,042.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Ridgeley ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Ridgeley are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Ridgeley Housing

About 65% of housing units in Ridgeley are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years.

Commuting

In Ridgeley, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Ridgeley than in most places of its size.

High Points

Ridgeley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Ridgeley, WV

Comparing Ridgeley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Ridgeley Almanac

Ridgeley Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ridgeley Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ridgeley, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ridgeley High Schools (2004)

FRANKFORT HIGH SCHOOL
RR 3 BOX 169
304-726-4767
Serves 609 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Ridgeley Colleges

(List of All West Virginia Colleges)

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