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Ridgeland.
About
Life in Ridgeland
Ridgeland is a community of 24,548 people in Mississippi. The median household income is $66,038, median rent runs about $1,336 per month, and median home values are around $275,200. Unemployment is low at 3.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Ridgeland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Foreign-Born
7.2%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
+0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Ridgeland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ridgeland, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (27.2%), and 5.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
14.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.6%
of households
Married Couples
33.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.24
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 40% above MS average
Rent, home values, and income in Ridgeland
In Ridgeland, rent runs 40% above the MS average, and home values are 62% above the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,909
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $284,620 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below MS average
Unemployment in Ridgeland
Unemployment in Madison County, which includes Ridgeland, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the MS average.
Unemployment rate
Ridgeland: Madison County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Madison County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Ridgeland Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.1 min avg
How Ridgeland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ridgeland, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
Small hub600k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 12% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Ridgeland runs 12% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
319.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
1,384.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Ridgeland Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
82.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Madison County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Madison County, which includes Ridgeland, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $64,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.1M |
| 2022 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.8M |
| 2021 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $481,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.8M |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $292,000 |
| 2018 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Madison County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hinds County, MS (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 21 miles from Ridgeland) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
167
per year
Moderate Days
198
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Hinds County, MS (21 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ridgeland has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
62.1"
Annual Snowfall
1.0"
Hot Days/Year
83
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
32
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 5.09" |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 4.36" |
| Mar | 70°F | 48°F | 4.83" |
| Apr | 77°F | 55°F | 5.28" |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 3.92" |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 4.65" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 3.44" |
| Sep | 88°F | 68°F | 3.34" |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 3.57" |
| Nov | 67°F | 45°F | 4.20" |
| Dec | 60°F | 40°F | 4.71" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ridgeland
Uninsured
10.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Ridgeland's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Dominic-jackson Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Jackson
University of Mississippi Med Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Jackson
Mississippi Methodist Rehab Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.7 mi away · Jackson
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ridgeland
Ridgeland's student/teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 51.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Ridgeland (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 4,600 students · in-state tuition $9,635 · 40% graduate · median earnings $42,075 (10 yrs after entry)
Mississippi Christian University
11.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,518 students · in-state tuition $24,600 · 58% graduate · median earnings $54,122 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,471 students · in-state tuition $30,400 · 45% graduate · median earnings $50,101 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Mississippi
8.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 882 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 8% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 639 students · in-state tuition $12,628 · 35% graduate · median earnings $41,624 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 549 students · in-state tuition $45,570 · 56% graduate · median earnings $65,503 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ridgeland
Ridgeland has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
6 mi awayVicksburg National Military Park
National Military Park
40 mi awayPoverty Point National Monument
National Monument
74 mi awayNatchez National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ridgeland
Elsie E. Jurgens Memorial Library
397 Highway 51 North, Ridgeland
Cities Near Ridgeland
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Ridgeland FAQ
Is Ridgeland, Mississippi affordable?⌄
Ridgeland's median rent is $1,336/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $66,038/year. Median home value is $275,200.
Is Ridgeland, Mississippi safe?⌄
Ridgeland's violent crime rate was 320 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is below the national average of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1385 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ridgeland, Mississippi?⌄
Madison County, which includes Ridgeland, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ridgeland, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in Ridgeland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,336/month and median household income is $66,038/year. The median home value is $275,200. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ridgeland, Mississippi?⌄
The average commute in Ridgeland is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from