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Ridgeway, IA
City in Winneshiek County, Iowa.
Population
315
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
417
ZIP codes
0
Ridgeway and its ZIP codes
Ridgeway at a glance
- Ridgeway is about 7.3 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Ridgeway, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winneshiek County. PPP loans are for Ridgeway.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,710
10,515 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,544
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $7,909 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ridgeway, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
562
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
60
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 6°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ridgeway, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Ridgeway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpillvilleCity | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| ProtivinCity | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| CrescoCity | 7.7 mi | 3.3 |
| DecorahCity | 10 mi | 7.2 |
| CalmarCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort AtkinsonCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Burr OakCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Jackson JunctionCity | 13 mi | 6 |
| OssianCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| St. LucasCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Canton, MNCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| WaucomaCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| LawlerCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| Harmony, MNCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Lime SpringsCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| Mabel, MNCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ridgeway, IA in?
- Ridgeway is in Winneshiek County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Ridgeway, IA?
- About 315 people live in Ridgeway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ridgeway?
- Nearby places include Spillville (6.8 mi), Protivin (7.4 mi), Cresco (7.7 mi), Decorah (10 mi), Calmar (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023