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Ridge Spring, SC
Town in Saluda County, South Carolina.
Population
842
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
462
ZIP codes
0
Ridge Spring and its ZIP codes
Ridge Spring at a glance
- Ridge Spring is about 2.6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,167 a year, 44% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,600 (73% below South Carolina) and median rent is $640 a month.
Local data for Ridge Spring, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ridge Spring, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,167
Poverty rate
24.8%
Median home value
$69,600
Median rent
$640/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (87), German Americans (52), Irish Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saluda County. PPP loans are for Ridge Spring.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,010
4,537 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,268
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $6,517 per person
How people get to work
Ridge Spring, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ridge Spring, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
327
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
36
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ridge Spring, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.8%
U.S. 33.3% +14.5 pts
Diabetes
22.6%
U.S. 12.1% +10.5 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities near Ridge Spring
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MonettaTown | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| WardTown | 4.1 mi | 0.8 |
| JohnstonTown | 8.2 mi | 2.6 |
| Batesburg-LeesvilleTown | 8.7 mi | 8.2 |
| SaludaTown | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| TrentonTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| SummitTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| EdgefieldTown | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| GilbertTown | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| Fairview CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.7 |
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| WagenerTown | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| AikenCity | 22 mi | 21.8 |
| WarrenvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| Murphys EstatesCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| GlovervilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ridge Spring, SC in?
- Ridge Spring is in Saluda County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Ridge Spring, SC?
- About 842 people live in Ridge Spring, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ridge Spring?
- Nearby places include Monetta (3 mi), Ward (4.1 mi), Johnston (8.2 mi), Batesburg-Leesville (8.7 mi), Saluda (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023