Ridgeland

Ridgeland, Mississippi Overview

Ridgeland scores 48.8/100 overall (C), ranking #8 of 20 cities in Mississippi — above the state composite of 31.5. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 74/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 15/100.

Income & Employment in Ridgeland

The median household income in Ridgeland is $63,470, 20% above the statewide median of $52,985. Population declined 0.1%.

Safety in Ridgeland

Ridgeland’s violent crime rate of 362.1 per 100,000 runs above the Mississippi average of 270. The property crime rate is 1716 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Ridgeland

The median home value is $259,600. Median monthly rent is $1,204. Renters spend 22.8% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Ridgeland

The adult obesity rate in Ridgeland is 35.3%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.4%. Residents average 14.6 poor mental health days per month. Mississippi ranks #47 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Ridgeland

Ridgeland’s high school graduation rate of 92% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $12,248. The city has 5 public schools serving 3,069 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Ridgeland

Summers in Ridgeland are hot, averaging 85.3°F. Summers average 85.3°F. Winters average 55.6°F. Annual precipitation is 44.3 inches. The mean commute time is 18.9 minutes, compared to 24.3 for Mississippi overall.

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