Ridgeway, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Winneshiek County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
266 Population 350/sq mi density
$56,500 Median Income $35,451 per capita
$136,600 Home Value $330,801 Zillow
$637 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,500 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,600 home value, $637/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Ridgeway, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,500
25% below
$35,451 per capita
Home Value
$136,600
52% below
Zillow: $330,801
Median Rent
$637/mo
45% below
15.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Ridgeway Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ridgeway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
48%
Rent
55%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ridgeway a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ridgeway residents earn a median household income of $56,500 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,451. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ridgeway is $136,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,801. Median rent is $637/month, with 15.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

20.1% of adults in Ridgeway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ridgeway has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population266
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density350/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,500
Per Capita$35,451
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,354M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,600
Rent$637
Ownership45.9%
Zillow$330,801
Housing Units126
Rent Burden15.4%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,480/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation1,221 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Ridgeway was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.