Ridge Spring, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
848 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,854 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$76,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$456 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$393 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Saluda County
4
Columbia Metro Area
6
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Saluda County
3
Columbia Metro Area
6
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 44
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 3 0 62
May 3 0 70
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 3 0 53
Dec 4 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, SC State Senate District 25, SC State House District 39, SC
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Schools

Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Ridge Spring-Monetta High
3 miles, SE • 1.9 star
W Wyman King Academy
8 miles, NE • 5 star
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Colleges

University of South Carolina Aiken
20 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Aiken Technical College
24 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Aiken Regional Medical Center
20 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Newberry County Memorial Hospital
31 miles, NE • 4.1 star
University Hospital
32 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
32 miles, E • 1.4 star
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