There are 10 independent living communities near Ridgeland, South Carolina. The median daily cost for independent living in South Carolina is about $53, with costs running between $17 and $108 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $1,580, with costs ranging from around $511 up to $3,250. The median yearly cost is $18,966, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Ridgeland typically range between $963 per month and $2,719 per month. The median cost is around $2,035 per month, or about $24,420 annually.
Ridgeland is a small city in South Carolina. It is located within Jasper County. The surrounding metropolitan area includes 807,624 residents, but there are 13,354 living inside the city limits. The 55-and-over community composes around 22% of the total population.
Ridgeland has a below average SeniorScore™ of 58. The average housing price in the city is $132,000, which is lower than the state average of $163,500. Ridgeland also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 11.68%. The city's average household income is $37,000 ($19,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $37,000 for the entire state of South Carolina.
Ridgeland has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The area gets very heavy amounts of rain annually. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Ridgeland has average air quality and a lower than average rate of crime.