Ridgely, Tennessee

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Population in 2022: 1,672 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +0.3%
 
Males: 774  (46.3%)
Females: 898  (53.7%)
Median resident age:

33.9 years
Tennessee median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 38080.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $28,024 (it was $20,675 in 2000)
Ridgely:

$28,024
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,735 (it was $12,176 in 2000)

Ridgely town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $91,293 (it was $50,400 in 2000)
Ridgely:

$91,293
TN:

$284,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $113,177; detached houses: $118,188; mobile homes: $48,513

Median gross rent in 2022: $446.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ridgely: 77.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 37.2%
(35.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 48.3% for Black residents, 7.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 29.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Ridgely, TN (2022)
    • 1,34573.5%White alone
    • 35419.3%Black alone
    • 1186.4%Two or more races
    • 130.7%Hispanic

Races in Ridgely detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Ridgely, Tennessee as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ridgely is 251 to 1.


Crime rates in Ridgely by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(60.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(111.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(58.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(60.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(66.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(55.2)
2
(111.6)
1
(57.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(59.2)
1
(59.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(60.9)
2
(124.6)
1
(63.1)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
3
(200.5)
5
(278.6)
3
(165.7)
9
(502.2)
2
(115.3)
2
(113.7)
6
(349.2)
9
(532.5)
5
(295.3)
5
(300.8)
13
(792.2)
18
(1,121)
6
(378.3)
6
(335.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
16
(1,070)
20
(1,114)
9
(497.0)
11
(613.8)
6
(346.0)
0
(0.0)
7
(407.5)
4
(236.7)
8
(472.5)
11
(661.9)
1
(60.9)
10
(623.1)
4
(252.2)
3
(167.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
24
(1,604)
14
(779.9)
30
(1,657)
8
(446.4)
9
(519.0)
32
(1,819)
34
(1,979)
36
(2,130)
19
(1,122)
18
(1,083)
17
(1,036)
22
(1,371)
6
(378.3)
8
(447.7)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(133.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(110.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(56.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(59.2)
3
(177.2)
1
(60.2)
1
(60.9)
8
(498.4)
0
(0.0)
2
(111.9)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(58.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(120.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index209.9254.0159.6194.885.4100.1224.1230.8168.9275.0276.1400.0127.4105.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Ridgely, TN

Crime rate in Ridgely detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.89
Tennessee average:

2.57
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Ancestries: American (26.3%), Irish (10.1%), German (7.3%), English (6.9%), European (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1909

Elevation: 280 feet

Land area: 0.71 square miles.

Population density: 2,352 people per square mile   (low).

Ridgely, Tennessee map

22 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.2%
Tennessee:

5.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $570 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $605 (0.6%)

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 )

Latitude: 36.26 N, Longitude: 89.48 W

Area code: 731

Distribution of median household income in Ridgely, TN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ridgely, TN in 2022
Ridgely satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $97,300
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $91,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $91,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $36,000
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $71,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $51,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $51,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $82,400
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $82,400
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 1999: 17 buildings, average cost: $12,500
  • 1998: 16 buildings, average cost: $12,500
  • 1997: 17 buildings, average cost: $12,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Ridgely, TN residents
Average permit cost in Ridgely, TN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Most common industries in Ridgely, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (14.6%)
  • Health care (10.5%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Construction (4.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (12.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (10.7%)
  • Construction (9.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.2%)
  • Chemicals (4.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.8%)
  • Educational services (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.3%)
  • Public administration (17.5%)
  • Educational services (12.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
  • Apparel (3.0%)
Most common occupations in Ridgely, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.4%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.6%)

Average climate in Ridgely, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Ridgely, Tennessee environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 61.7. This is about average.

City:

61.7
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 3.30. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.30
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 1.35. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.35
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2003 was 34.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.65. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.65
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Ridgely-area historical tornado activity is above Tennessee state average. It is 102% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1952, a category F4 (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 F4 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.

Earthquake activity:

Ridgely-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 405% 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 the city 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 Ridgely 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 Ridgely 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 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 174.9 miles away from the city 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 Ridgely center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lake County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 4, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ridgely topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Ridgely:

  • RIDGELY CONVALESCENT (117 MAIN ST)
  • THE BRIDGE AT RIDGELY (117 N MAIN STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Ridgely:

  • REELFOOT MANOR HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; TIPTONVILLE, TN)
  • REELFOOT MANOR NH (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; TIPTONVILLE, TN)
  • CARUTHERSVILLE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CARUTHERSVILLE, MO)
  • PEMISCOT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; HAYTI, MO)
  • DYERSBURG MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; DYERSBURG, TN)
  • METHODIST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE HLTH SRV (Hospital, about 16 miles away; DYERSBURG, 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:

  • Dyersburg State Community College (about 16 miles; Dyersburg, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,211)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 35 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Union University (about 54 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 4,051)
  • Bethel University (about 55 miles; McKenzie, TN; FT enrollment: 5,878)
  • Jackson State Community College (about 59 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 2,958)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 64 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; FT enrollment: 3,360)
  • Murray State University (about 69 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)

Public elementary/middle school in Ridgely:

See full list of schools located in Ridgely

Library in Ridgely:

  • RIDGELY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $14,728; Location: 134 N. MAIN STREET; 15,230 books; 1,742 audio materials; 569 video materials; 32 state licensed databases; 13 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ridgely: Ridgely Fire Department (A), Ridgely City Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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

Lake County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ridgely and their reported violations in the past:

RIDGELY WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 2,056, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-31-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-31-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2010)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-28-2008), St Public Notif requested (DEC-30-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-30-2008)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-31-2007), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-31-2007)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-28-2008)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2005), St Public Notif requested (AUG-05-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-05-2005)
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.1%
Whole state:

67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.0%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
95 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
89 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Ridgely (2011 data):

  • Regions Bank: Drive-In Branch at 124 South Main Street, branch established on 1969/02/14. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • BancorpSouth Bank: Ridgely Branch at 107 North Main Street, branch established on 1918/08/15. Info updated 2007/07/18: Bank assets: $12,990.3 mil, Deposits: $10,863.8 mil, headquarters in Tupelo, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 271 total offices, Holding Company: Bancorpsouth, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Ridgely:

Marital status in Ridgely, TN
  • Never married: 32.6%
  • Now married: 33.5%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 13.7%
  • Divorced: 18.7%

For population 25 years and over in Ridgely:

  • High school or higher: 71.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 10.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

18.2
Tennessee average:

11.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Ridgely
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ridgely, TN (based on Lake County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,24618
Mainline Protestant3454
Black Protestant3442
None3,897-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Lake County:

2.70 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Lake County:

1.35 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Lake County:

2.70 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
This county:

6.75 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.7%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

34.4%
State:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Lake County:

18.8%
Tennessee:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Ridgely:

46.6%
Tennessee:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

40.7%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Ridgely:

29.3
Tennessee:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.7%
Tennessee:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.1%
Tennessee:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Ridgely:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Ridgely:

36.6%
State:

33.9%

General health condition:
This city:

50.2%
Tennessee:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

74.8%
Tennessee:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ridgely, TN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 5$17,570$42,1681$223
Financial Administration 2$7,425$44,5500$0
Solid Waste Management 2$4,632$27,7920$0
Sewerage 1$4,978$59,7360$0
Firefighters 0$0 1$450
Totals for Government 10$34,605$41,5262$673

Ridgely government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $306,000 ($183.01)
    Water Utilities: $295,000 ($176.44)
    Solid Waste Management: $166,000 ($99.28)
    Central Staff Services: $138,000 ($82.54)
    Regular Highways: $73,000 ($43.66)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $58,000 ($34.69)
    Local Fire Protection: $13,000 ($7.78)
    Libraries: $2,000 ($1.20)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($1.20)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $192,000 ($114.83)
    General - Other: $92,000 ($55.02)
    Police Protection: $21,000 ($12.56)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($2.39)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($1.20)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($1.20)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($0.60)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $31,000 ($18.54)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $18,000 ($10.77)

Ridgely government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $174,000 ($104.07)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $61,000 ($36.48)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $30,000 ($17.94)
    Other: $3,000 ($1.79)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $33,000 ($19.74)
    General Revenue - Other: $21,000 ($12.56)
    Interest Earnings: $10,000 ($5.98)
    Rents: $4,000 ($2.39)
    Donations From Private Sources: $4,000 ($2.39)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $465,000 ($278.11)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $83,000 ($49.64)
    Highways: $49,000 ($29.31)
    Water Utilities: $44,000 ($26.32)
    General Local Government Support: $13,000 ($7.78)
  • Tax - Property: $345,000 ($206.34)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $31,000 ($18.54)
    Public Utilities Sales: $7,000 ($4.19)
    Other License: $1,000 ($0.60)

Ridgely government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $557,000 ($333.13)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $524,000 ($313.40)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $33,000 ($19.74)

Ridgely government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,451,000 ($867.82)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $15,000 ($8.97)

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 09:20 PM, Sr-78, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 7, 1978 05:15 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 187ft / 57.2mTotal length
  • $4,764,000Total costs
  • 22,284Total average daily traffic
  • 1,462Total average daily truck traffic
  • 34,527Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Ridgely, TN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 71980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ridgely, TN

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Ridgely)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 319 Depot St (Lat: 36.265333 Lon: -89.493139), Call Sign: KIW748,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.850 MHz, Grant Date: 05/04/2012, Expiration Date: 07/20/2022, Cancellation Date: 09/24/2022, Registrant: Aerowave Technologies, 601 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, TX 75165, Phone: (972) 938-2376, Fax: (888) 677-8858, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KC4UZM, Licensee ID: L00291096, Grant Date: 10/11/2000, Expiration Date: 12/24/2010, Cancellation Date: 12/27/2012, Registrant: Danny M Shoulders, 419 Madie, Ridgely, TN 38280

  • Call Sign: KS4KN, Previous Call Sign: KE4CET, Licensee ID: L00356232, Grant Date: 09/19/2023, Expiration Date: 10/19/2033, Certifier: Truman A Dishman Jr, Registrant: Truman A Dishman Jr, 220 Roberson Ln, Ridgely, TN 38080

  • Call Sign: N4UBO, Licensee ID: L00365515, Grant Date: 09/21/2022, Expiration Date: 09/03/2031, Certifier: Allen L Sullivan, Registrant: Allen L Sullivan, 815 Madie Rd, Ridgely, TN 38080

  • Call Sign: AG4WO, Previous Call Sign: KG4LQI, Licensee ID: L00323688, Grant Date: 12/14/2010, Expiration Date: 02/08/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/12/2019, Certifier: Jay B Fuller, Registrant: Jay B Fuller, 8525 Beaver Arm Road, Ridgely, TN 38080

  • Call Sign: K9ZE, Previous Call Sign: AG4WO, Licensee ID: L00323688, Grant Date: 04/12/2019, Expiration Date: 04/12/2029, Certifier: Jay B Fuller, Registrant: Jay B Fuller, 8525 Beaver Arm Road, Ridgely, TN 38080


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BARRE JOE CHALLENGER II SPEC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 823B, N823B, N-823B, Serial Number: CH2-0603-CW-2334, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 04/17/2004, Certificate Issue Date: 01/16/2013
    Registrant (Partnership): John L Moore, 780 Madie Rd, Ridgely, TN 38080, Other Owners: Donna K Moore

Most common first names in Ridgely, TN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James4470.7 years
William4171.9 years
Robert3568.1 years
Mary2978.0 years
John2179.3 years
Charles1962.4 years
Willie1776.6 years
Ruby1278.4 years
Annie1180.0 years
Henry1074.3 years
Most common last names in Ridgely, TN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2572.6 years
Johnson2271.1 years
Bargery1874.3 years
Taylor1480.9 years
Tate1273.2 years
Lee1172.9 years
Shull1172.6 years
Moore1173.1 years
Clark1169.4 years
Davis1170.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ridgely, TN
  • 65.2%Utility gas
  • 33.7%Electricity
  • 1.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ridgely, TN
  • 46.2%Utility gas
  • 30.2%Electricity
  • 18.9%No fuel used
  • 4.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Ridgely compared to Tennessee state average:

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