The Town FilesRidgeland, South Carolina
Town in Jasper County · population 3,758 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $228,400
- Household income
- $62,981
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 32.7
Ridgeland is a town of 3,758 people in Jasper County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $228,400, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks more seaside character than 94% of South Carolina towns, quieter than 72% of South Carolina towns.
How Ridgeland ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ridgeland is worth $228,400, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $62,981, which is more affordable than 45% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $734 a month. 47.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ridgeland | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,400 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $734 | $937 |
| Median household income | $62,981 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 47.0% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.7% | — |
Who lives in Ridgeland
| People | Ridgeland | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.3% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.8% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 1.4% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 30.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.4% | 87.8% |
Weather in Ridgeland
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 40.1°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 17 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ridgeland since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 11, 2012 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Jasper County since 1996
Jasper County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Jasper County
Jasper County had 10,961 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,877 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Ridgeland itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Ridgeland
6 public schools with 1,956 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland Elementary | PK-5 | 745 | 16.6 |
| Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence | 6-12 | 648 | 13.0 |
| Polaris Tech Charter School (charter) | K-12 | 515 | 14.3 |
| Meeting Street-Jasper & Beaufort (charter) | K-1 | 47 | 3.6 |
| Ridgeland High | 9-12 | 1 | 0.3 |
| Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence | 10-12 | — | — |
Towns near Ridgeland
- Laurel Bay, SC7.9 mi · 5,082 people · home $231,800
- Burton, SC11.0 mi · 6,777 people · home $247,600
- Beaufort, SC11.6 mi · 13,607 people · home $345,400
- Hardeeville, SC13.9 mi · 7,473 people · home $488,900
- Port Royal, SC15.1 mi · 14,220 people · home $347,200
- Bluffton, SC17.6 mi · 27,716 people · home $492,100
- Rincon, GA21.9 mi · 10,934 people · home $251,600
- Hilton Head Island, SC22.0 mi · 37,661 people · home $687,400
Ridgeland questions
Is Ridgeland, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ridgeland scores better for retirees than 17% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 72%. 8.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
How much does a house cost in Ridgeland?
The median owner-occupied home in Ridgeland is valued at $228,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,981, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $734 a month.
What is the weather like in Ridgeland?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 40.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Ridgeland get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ridgeland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 11, 2012. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)