Ridgeland, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
24,548 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,470 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$259,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$634 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,094 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Madison County
1
Jackson Metro Area
2
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Madison County
2
Jackson Metro Area
2
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 49
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 4 0 64
May 4 0 72
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 4 0 81
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 4 0 55
Dec 5 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MS State Senate District 26, MS State House District 73, MS
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Schools

Highland Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
St Andrew's Episcopal School
<1 miles, NE • 5 star
Olde Towne Middle
1 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Tougaloo College
1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Antonelli College-Jackson
3 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Key Field
82 miles, SE • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
110 miles, NW • 1 star
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