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Lake County

Population in July 2008: 1,520. Population change since 2000: -8.8%
 

Males: 667  (43.9%)
Females: 853  (56.1%)

Median resident age:  41.2 years
Tennessee median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 38080.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $24,944 (it was $20,675 in 2000)
Ridgely:  $24,944
Tennessee:  $42,367

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $15,233
Ridgely:  $15,233
Tennessee:  $23,418

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $76,003 (it was $50,400 in 2000)
Ridgely:  $76,003
Tennessee:  $130,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $95,323; Detached houses: $94,323; Townhouses or other attached units: $115,665; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $172,303; Mobile homes: $22,143
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Races in Ridgely:

  • White Non-Hispanic (79.5%)
  • Black (17.9%)
  • Hispanic (1.6%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Other race (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Ridgely: 76.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (25.0%), Irish (6.6%), English (4.0%), German (2.8%), Dutch (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1909

Elevation: 280 feet

Land area: 0.71 square miles.

Population density: 2138 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Ridgely

  • High school or higher: 49.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 10.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ridgely town

  • Never married: 16.5%
  • Now married: 53.0%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 13.3%
  • Divorced: 14.1%

21 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.3%
Tennessee:  2.8%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Ridgely, Tennessee in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Ridgely to the number of sex offenders is 380 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Ridgely:  0.8% ($391)
Tennessee:  0.8% ($715)
Ridgely satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, TN (57.3 miles , pop. 59,643).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (84.0 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (397.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Elbridge-Cloverdale, TN (2.7 miles ), Tiptonville, TN (2.8 miles ), Mississippi-Obion, TN (3.1 miles ), Samburg, TN (3.3 miles ), Hornbeak, TN (3.4 miles ), Caruthersville, MO (3.4 miles ), Hayward, MO (3.7 miles) , Hayti, MO (3.9 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 17 buildings, average cost: $12,500
  • 1998: 16 buildings, average cost: $12,500
  • 1999: 17 buildings, average cost: $12,500
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $82,400
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $82,400

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 36.26 N, Longitude: 89.48 W

Area code: 731

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Population change in the 1990s: -178 (-9.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Public administration (12%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (11%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Chemicals (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Metal and metal products (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (18%)
  • Public administration (17%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Apparel (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5%)



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Crime in Ridgely by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 0000001
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.066.1
Rapes 0000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 0101011
    per 100,000 0.058.90.060.00.062.066.1
Assaults 1885736
    per 100,000 59.5470.9476.2300.1428.4186.0396.6
Burglaries 0101345118
    per 100,000 0.0588.6773.8240.1306.0682.0528.8
Thefts 101945122118
    per 100,000 594.51118.3238.1300.1734.41301.91189.7
Auto thefts 0301222
    per 100,000 0.0176.60.060.0122.4124.0132.2
Arson 0000010
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.062.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 35.7211.9158.9111.6146.3165.5326.5

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 6 (5 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  3.29
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Ridgely, Tennessee

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Ridgely-area historical tornado activity is above Tennessee state average. It is 171% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1952, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.4 miles away from the Ridgely town center killed 4 people and injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/21/1952, a category 4 tornado 18.1 miles away from the town center killed 17 people and injured 100 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Ridgely-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 141% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 28.1 miles away from Ridgely center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 62.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 64.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 24.0 miles away from Ridgely center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 46.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 71.9 miles away from Ridgely center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Ridgely topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Ridgely:
  • METHODIST HEALTHCARE DYERSBURG HOSPITA (about 16 miles; DYERSBURG, TN)
  • PEMISCOT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; HAYTI, MO)
  • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UNION CITY (about 26 miles; UNION CITY, TN)

Political contributions by individuals in Ridgely, TN

Amtrak station near Ridgely:
  • 17 miles: NEWBERN/DYERSBURG (NEWBERN, 108 JEFFERSON ST.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ridgely:
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-MARTIN (about 42 miles; MARTIN, TN; Full-time enrollment: 5,131)
  • UNION UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; JACKSON, TN; FT enrollment: 2,144)
  • JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 59 miles; JACKSON, TN; FT enrollment: 2,534)
  • MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 72 miles; MURRAY, KY; FT enrollment: 7,676)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 73 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; FT enrollment: 8,696)
  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 74 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; FT enrollment: 7,227)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 78 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
Public elementary/middle school in Ridgely:
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Library in Ridgely:
  • RIDGELY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,450; Location: 134 N. MAIN STREET; 13,042 books; 126 audio materials; 247 video materials; 8 serial subscriptions)

Ridgely map

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Notable location: Ridgely City Hall (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Ridgely: Agnes McCutchen Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Ridgely Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Dorthy's Bed & Breakfast (Highway 78).

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
Tennessee:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  68.5%
Whole state:  69.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.3%
Whole state:  4.2%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  26.9%
Whole state:  13.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  9.9%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Ridgely, TN


89 people in nursing homes


Ridgely compared to Tennessee state average:

Ridgely, Tennessee environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Ridgely (2009 data):
  • BancorpSouth Bank: Ridgely Branch at 107 North Main Street, branch established on 1918-08-15. Info updated 2007-07-18: Bank assets: $13,488.9 mil, Deposits: $9,668.6 mil, headquarters in Tupelo, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 298 total offices, Holding Company: Bancorpsouth, Inc.
  • Regions Bank: Drive-In Branch at 124 South Main Street, branch established on 1969-02-14. Info updated 2009-02-09: Bank assets: $142,084.0 mil, Deposits: $95,926.0 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1946 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation



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School Enrollment by Level of School



Ridgely travel time to work


Ridgely mode of transportation to work chart



2004 Presidential Election results in Lake County Tennessee:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (67%)
  • Electricity (33%)


Religion statistics for Ridgely

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChurches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Other religions
Adherents69.9%13.0%10.6%4.1%2.3%
Congregations45.0%25.0%15.0%5.0%10.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$2,606$31,2720$0
Other Government Administration 1$2,262$27,1440$0
Police Protection - Officers 5$11,010$26,4241$109
Sewerage 1$2,160$25,9200$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$558
Water Supply 3$6,834$27,3360$0
Totals for Government 11$24,872$27,1332$667



5.90% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($23,441 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.90%
Tennessee average:  7.52%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Dyer County, TN  1.74% ($20,800 average AGI)
from Obion County, TN  0.93% ($30,500)


7.24% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($19,992 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.24%
Tennessee average:  6.67%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Dyer County, TN  2.96% ($19,385 average AGI)
to Obion County, TN  1.31% ($24,043)


Strongest AM radio stations in Ridgely:
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • KCRV (1370 AM; 1 kW; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WTRO (1450 AM; 1 kW; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: DR PEPPER PEPSI COLA BOTTLING CO.)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KMIS (1050 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PORTAGEVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ridgely:
  • WKNQ (90.7 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMS. FOUNDATION)
  • WASL (100.1 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: DR PEPPER PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO.)
  • W205BN (88.9 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KCRV-FM (105.1 FM; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W202BG (88.3 FM; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WLSQ-FM (94.3 FM; DYER, TN; Owner: F. DARRELL BOYD)
  • KFEB (107.5 FM; CAMPBELL, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)

TV broadcast stations around Ridgely:
  • WDYR-CA (Channel 33; DYERSBURG, TN; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WJKT (Channel 16; JACKSON, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)


Ridgely fatal accident list:
May 2, 2000 05:20 AM, Sr-78, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jan 7, 1978 01:15 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Box 307 Route 1, Type: Tower, Structure height: 86.2 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: KNKN574
    869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 10/16/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150, Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • CHRIS C YOUNG, 1 Mi. N. Of Ridgely, Tn. On Hwy 78, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.3 m
    Registrant: West Tennessee Communicaitons, 1295 Hwy 51, Dyersburg, TN 38024, Phone: (901) 286-6275, Email:
  • Lisa M Minney, Box 307 Route 1, Type: Tower, Structure height: 86.2 m, Overall height: 94.5 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 319 Depot St, Call Sign: KIW748, Licensee ID: L00508973
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.850 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/30/2002, Expiration Date: 07/20/2012
    Registrant: Shaw, L H:shaw, J H Dba Planters Gin Co, 319 Depot St, Ridgely, TN 38080, Phone: (901) 264-5563

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: KC4UZM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00291096
    Grant Date: 10/11/2000, Expiration Date: 12/24/2010
    Registrant: Danny M Shoulders, 419 Madie, Ridgely, TN 38280
  • Call Sign: KC4ZDP, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00315253
    Grant Date: 01/17/2001, Expiration Date: 04/16/2011
    Registrant: Robert M Pope, 449 Bedford Forrest Ln, Ridgely, TN 38080
  • Call Sign: N4UBO, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00365515
    Grant Date: 06/07/2001, Expiration Date: 09/03/2011, Certifier: Allen L Sullivan
    Registrant: Allen L Sullivan, 815 Madie Rd, Ridgely, TN 38080


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 11

See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Ridgely, TN

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