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Ridgeway, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Winneshiek County County
Ridgeway, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Ridgeway a Good Place to Live?
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 3.2% (11% below 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 $323,126. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ridgeway reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,468/100K.
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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.