Ridgeway, Wisconsin
Among the top 11% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 47% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 29% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 26% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 89% of US places
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 14% for park & nature access
- bottom 6% for property tax rate
Limited data for Ridgeway — the figures below are what we have. See Iowa County for a fuller picture.
Ridgeway is a small community in Wisconsin with about 626 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for getting around. Standout strengths include sales tax, park & nature access, and property crime. It rates lower on air quality and property tax rate.
- The median home value in Ridgeway is $161k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Ridgeway is $65k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Ridgeway is $912 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Ridgeway has a violent crime rate of 239/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Ridgeway is 27 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 5.0 in1.7 in
humid 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$65k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 61% of US places
Home Value$161k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$912better than 50% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$200better than 56% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.22%better than 6% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.97%better than 17% of US places
Unemployment2.0%better than 68% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.7 in43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall41.1 inbetter than 21% of US places
Sunny Days212 daysbetter than 29% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 64% of US places
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 55% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk58.2better than 60% of US places
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 6% of US places
School Quality65.1better than 60% of US places
Violent Crime239/100kbetter than 79% of US places
Property Crime234/100kbetter than 81% of US places
Community
Population62641st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.749th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1744th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0361st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1418th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.3%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.3%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.1%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.4%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.0%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 45% of US places
Walkability5.4/20better than 23% of US places
Airport Distance106 mibetter than 34% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.8%better than 68% of US places
Amenities Nearby159.74better than 65% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 86% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ridgeway an affordable place to live?
- Ridgeway is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 61% of comparable areas. Median rent is $912.
- Is Ridgeway safe?
- Ridgeway is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 239/100k (better than 79%). Property crime is 234/100k.
- What is the weather like in Ridgeway?
- Ridgeway averages 72°F in July and 19°F in January, with 39.7 in of annual precipitation and about 212 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Ridgeway?
- Public-school quality in Ridgeway is about average, scoring better than 60% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Ridgeway?
- The average one-way commute in Ridgeway is 27 min.