Ridgeway: Economy & Jobs
Ridgeway's typical household earns $56,964 (1.3× below Logan County median $71,551; 1.3× below Ohio median $71,389), with homes at a median value of $98,400. The surrounding county supports 7,675 jobs (avg $49,899).
- $57,072 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Ohio $78,408).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $56,964 — below the Ohio median ($66,082). Poverty rate 4.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 12% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 20.0% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 12.5% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.3% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $13,010 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $742,509 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $57,072 (vs Ohio $78,408) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $70,507 |
| Median Household Income | $56,964 (vs Ohio $66,082) |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $56,964 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.1% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 3% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 3.4% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 7,675 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $382,971,065 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $49,899 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 5,469,160 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% (vs Ohio 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 87 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 80,749 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 928.10 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Grain, Corn, Soybeans |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 428 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 6,298 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 258,541 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 15 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Florists | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Funeral Homes | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 22 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 3 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 7 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (7)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | S&K Mini Mart |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | HARDIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $191,869,596 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,250.64 (vs Ohio $6,792) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 30,696 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 85.5% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 3.4% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 52.3 years (vs Ohio 38.1y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 50.5% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12