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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 40.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 350/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2971°N, 91.9924°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Winneshiek County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Iowa Regional (CCY) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Ridgeway has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.1").