Ridgely, TN

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Population
1,616
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
282 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$83,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$560/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$24,390
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into the northwest corner of Tennessee, Ridgely offers a quiet, small-town pace right between the Mississippi River and the cypress-filled waters of Reelfoot Lake. State Route 78 runs directly through town, giving residents a straightforward drive south to Dyersburg for larger stores and healthcare or north toward Tiptonville. It is a peaceful, close-knit spot surrounded by wide-open delta farmland.

Daily life here revolves around the outdoors and the farming seasons. Having Reelfoot Lake State Park just minutes away gives you easy access to boating, crappie fishing, and bald eagle watching during the winter months. For anyone looking for an affordable, low-stress rural community where you can truly slow down, Ridgely has plenty of quiet charm.

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