Ridgetown, ON

Ontario

Ridgetown is a small town in Ontario with a population of 3,002.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,002 Population 616/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature

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How Ridgetown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,002
Density616/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Ridgetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density616/sq mi
Coordinates42.4354°N, 81.8873°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 10.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 91 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 105 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 135 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 91 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 109 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 109 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 79 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 86 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 99 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 106 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 110 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 99 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 87 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 84 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 88 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 54 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 99 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 108 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 90 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m - 75 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Ridgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Ridgetown

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Naahii Ridge Public School - - - -
St. Michael Catholic School - - - -
Ridgetown District High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ridgetown

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Ridgetown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Freedom Library and Military Museum

Libraries in Ridgetown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blenheim Public Library0.0
Chatham Kent Public Library - Highgate Branch0.0
Chatham-Kent Public Library - Ridgetown Branch0.0
Chatham-Kent Public Library – Bothwell0.0
Elgin County Library - Rodney0.0
Lambton County Library - Florence0.0
Middlesex County Library - Newbury0.0
Middlesex County Library - Wardsville0.0

Cafes in Ridgetown

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Theme Parks in Ridgetown

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greenview Aviaries Park & Zoo

Clinics in Ridgetown

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chatham-Kent Family Health Team – Ridgetown

Gas Stations in Ridgetown

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
GOCO
Petro Line
Ridgetown Feed Supply
Yeck's

Banks in Ridgetown

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
RBC

Golf Courses in Ridgetown

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ridgetown Golf & Country Club

Airports Near Ridgetown

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chris Hadfield AirportYZRMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
Blackacre Farm Airport-Small Airport
Butler Airfield-Small Airport
Carnie Airfield-Small Airport
Chatham Kent AirportXCMSmall Airport
Colinville Field-Small Airport
Crystal Airport-Small Airport
David's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Dobie Field-Small Airport
Dutton Airport-Small Airport
Harsens Island Airport-Small Airport
Highgate Airport-Small Airport
Iona Station (Bobier Strip)-Small Airport
Leamington Airport-Small Airport
Lenox Airport-Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)-Small Airport
Lucan Airport-Small Airport
Marine City Airport-Small Airport
Melbourne Airport-Small Airport
Merlin Airport-Small Airport
Reeces Corners Airport-Small Airport
Rodney (New Glasgow) Airport-Small Airport
St Clair County International AirportPHNSmall Airport
Stoney Point (Le Cunff) Airport-Small Airport
Strathroy (Blue Yonder) Airport-Small Airport
Triple Nickel Airport-Small Airport
Wabash Airport-Small Airport
Warren Field-Small Airport
Wheatly (Robinson Motorcycles) Airfield-Small Airport
Yellow Gold Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ridgetown

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ridgetown Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ridgetown

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel of Ease
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Church of the Advent
Emmanuel Congregational Church
Erie Street United Church
Marsh Street Baptist Church
Morpeth Anglican Church
Morpeth United Church
Mount Zion Presbyterian Church
New Scotland United Church
Ridge Community Church
Ridgetown Baptist Church
Saint Michael Catholic Church

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UFO Sightings
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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UFO Sightings Near Ridgetown

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Ridgetown.

Name Year Description
Morpeth (canada), ON 2013 I saw something in Lake Erie while I was out on the beach. It looked like someone fishing with a net from a small boat but too far out

Mines Near Ridgetown

1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Ridgetown.

Name Description
Guernsey Pit Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgetown

What is the population of Ridgetown?

Ridgetown has a population of 3,002 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 616 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ridgetown?

Ridgetown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 10.0 inches of snow.

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