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Ridgeway, WI
Village in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
Population
594
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
463
ZIP codes
0
Ridgeway and its ZIP codes
Ridgeway at a glance
- Ridgeway is about 4.2 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,125 a year, 14% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,700 (24% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $882 a month.
Local data for Ridgeway, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ridgeway, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,125
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$202,700
Median rent
$882/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (277), Irish Americans (144), Norwegian Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iowa County. PPP loans are for Ridgeway.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,100
10,719 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,244
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$164M
FY 2026, $6,937 per person
How people get to work
Ridgeway, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ridgeway, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
739
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 9°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ridgeway, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Ridgeway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BarneveldVillage | 5 mi | 2.1 |
| DodgevilleCity | 7.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Blue MoundsVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.9 |
| HollandaleVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| ArenaVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Spring GreenVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Mount HorebVillage | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| Mineral PointCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| EdmundCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| BlanchardvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| LindenVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Black EarthVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| MazomanieVillage | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Lone RockVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| CobbVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| Cross PlainsVillage | 19 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ridgeway, WI in?
- Ridgeway is in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Ridgeway, WI?
- About 594 people live in Ridgeway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ridgeway?
- Nearby places include Barneveld (5 mi), Dodgeville (7.4 mi), Blue Mounds (8.5 mi), Hollandale (9.3 mi), Arena (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023