The Town FilesRidgeway, Virginia
Town in Henry County · population 752 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $164,300
- Household income
- $76,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 40.1
Ridgeway is a town of 752 people in Henry County, Virginia. The median home is worth $164,300, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks easier by car than 77% of Virginia towns.
How Ridgeway ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ridgeway is worth $164,300, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $76,875, which is more affordable than 95% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $727 a month. 81.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ridgeway | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,300 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $727 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $76,875 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 81.9% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Ridgeway
| People | Ridgeway | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.2% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 36.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 33.6 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.5% | 91.8% |
Weather in Ridgeway
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 23.8°F. About 47.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.4 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ridgeway since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 20, 1998 about 5.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 30 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 7, 1955.
Severe weather in Henry County since 1996
Henry County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| October 15, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4401: Hurricane Florence |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
Jobs and pay in Henry County
Henry County had 15,729 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,753 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Ridgeway itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Public schools in Ridgeway
2 public schools with 1,517 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Vista High | 9-12 | 1,131 | 14.0 |
| Drewry Mason Elementary | PK-5 | 386 | 15.4 |
Towns near Ridgeway
- Horse Pasture, VA6.4 mi · 2,058 people · home $123,600
- Martinsville, VA7.3 mi · 13,485 people · home $98,400
- Chatmoss, VA7.3 mi · 1,671 people · home $224,900
- Stoneville, NC8.2 mi · 1,308 people · home $150,600
- Eden, NC8.4 mi · 15,421 people · home $120,700
- Laurel Park, VA8.6 mi · 657 people · home $145,800
- Villa Heights, VA8.8 mi · 638 people · home $121,900
- Fieldale, VA9.7 mi · 852 people · home $93,300
Ridgeway questions
Is Ridgeway, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ridgeway scores better for retirees than 12% of Virginia towns and quieter than 49%. 14.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Ridgeway?
The median owner-occupied home in Ridgeway is valued at $164,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,875, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $727 a month.
What is the weather like in Ridgeway?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 23.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.4 inches of precipitation a year and 9.4 inches of snow.
Does Ridgeway get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ridgeway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 20, 1998. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- 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)