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Ridgely, TN

Town in Lake County, Tennessee.

Population

1,796

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

905

ZIP codes

0

Ridgely and its ZIP codes

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Ridgely at a glance

  • Ridgely is about 5.3 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
  • The median household income is $24,390, 65% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,300 (71% below Tennessee) and median rent is $560 a month.

Local data for Ridgely, TN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ridgely, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$24,390

Poverty rate

43.6%

Median home value

$83,300

Median rent

$560/mo

Homeownership

41.7%

Bachelor's or higher

12.1%

Median age

35.8

Average commute

21.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (183), German Americans (141), Mexican Americans (23).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Ridgely.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,050

1,456 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$31,572

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$34.5M

FY 2026, $4,921 per person

Lake County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ridgely, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.9%
  • Carpooled12.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home2.4%

Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ridgely, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

311

Countywide, mostly heat

Flood insurance policies

25

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 30°F

55.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ridgely, TN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.6%

U.S. 33.3% +12.3 pts

Diabetes

21.5%

U.S. 12.1% +9.4 pts

Smoking

27.4%

U.S. 12.8% +14.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

17.5%

U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts

Cities near Ridgely

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WynnburgCensus-designated place5 mi1.2
MistonCensus-designated place6.8 mi1.4
BogotaCensus-designated place7.4 mi2.4
SamburgTown11 mi0.5
TiptonvilleTown11 mi3.3
HornbeakTown11 mi1.1
Caruthersville, MOCity11 mi5.2
LenoxCensus-designated place12 mi2.5
Hayward, MOCensus-designated place14 mi0.3
Hayti, MOCity15 mi2.3
NewbernTown16 mi4.5
FinleyCensus-designated place16 mi1.3
Hayti Heights, MOCity16 mi1
ObionTown16 mi1.3
DyersburgCity16 mi17.3
Portageville, MOCity17 mi2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ridgely, TN in?
Ridgely is in Lake County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Ridgely, TN?
About 1,796 people live in Ridgely, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ridgely?
Nearby places include Wynnburg (5 mi), Miston (6.8 mi), Bogota (7.4 mi), Samburg (11 mi), Tiptonville (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023