Ridge Manor, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,478 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,096 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$223,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$373 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$832 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hernando County
3
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metro Area
4
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hernando County
4
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metro Area
4
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 58
Feb 3 0 61
Mar 4 0 65
Apr 3 0 70
May 3 0 76
Jun 8 0 81
Jul 8 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 6 0 80
Oct 3 0 74
Nov 2 0 67
Dec 3 0 60

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 2%

Schools

Ridge Manor Christian Academy
1 miles, NE 3.2 star
Lacoochee Elementary School
3 miles, S 3.2 star
Eastside Elementary School
7 miles, NW 3.7 star
Rodney B Cox Elementary School
8 miles, SW 1.9 star

Colleges

Saint Leo University
12 miles, SW 2.3 star
Withlacoochee Technical College
25 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Adventhealth Dade City
10 miles, SW 2.3 star
Bayfront Health Brooksville
16 miles, NW 1.4 star
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
16 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Tampa International Airport
41 miles, SW 3.7 star
Orlando International Airport
54 miles, SE 4.6 star