Ridgeland, Mississippi

Population 24,161

Ridgeland is located in Madison County, MS. The population is 24,161, making Ridgeland the 2nd largest city in Madison County.

There are 5 public schools in Ridgeland with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Ridgeland is moderate , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Ridgeland is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Ridgeland property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Ridgeland include Madison, Flowood and Jackson.

Ridgeland Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 7.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 42.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 50.5%

Crime Rate

8.14% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 141
  • Violent Crimes: 273
  • Robbery: 103
  • Burglary: 182
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

67.92% Lower than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Ridgeland
  • 3.73 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

41 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 39

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Mississippi unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Ridgeland, MS and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Ridgeland's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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71 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Ridgeland, MS issued 71 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Ridgeland, MS issued 55 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $871
  • 1 Bedroom: $906
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,056
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,307
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,490

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Environmental Hazards

41 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Ridgeland, MS has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Ridgeland, MS is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Ridgeland, MS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 49.18°
  • February 51.28°
  • March 59.27°
  • April 67.28°
  • May 74.16°
  • June 82.59°
  • July 83.03°
  • August 82.8°
  • September 77.25°
  • October 65.7°
  • November 56.53°
  • December 46.33°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Ridgeland, MS

Earthquakes
Ridgeland, MS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Ridgeland, MS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Ridgeland, MS has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Ridgeland, MS has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Ridgeland, MS: $55,647

Unemployment

Unemployment in Ridgeland is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 26.77%
White Collar - 73.23%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Phil Bryant
  • Sen. Thad Cochran
  • Sen. Roger F. Wicker

City Representatives

  • Bennie G. Thompson
  • Gregg Harper

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

15 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Ridgeland, MS

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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