What are the schools like in Iron Ridge, WI?

School district data for Iron Ridge is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Iron Ridge?

The median household income in Iron Ridge, WI is $69,609 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Iron Ridge, WI?

Iron Ridge has an average high temperature of 26.4°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.8 inches.

Iron Ridge, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Iron Ridge, WI affordable or expensive?

Iron Ridge's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Iron Ridge is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $179,000 and the median rent is $1,129 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Iron Ridge, WI?

Iron Ridge has a violent crime rate of 129.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 479.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Iron Ridge, WI a Good Place to Live?

Iron Ridge is a small town of 998 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $69,609 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Iron Ridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Iron Ridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Iron Ridge city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.0

Iron Ridge's overall cost of living index is 95.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Iron Ridge costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Iron Ridge, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$179,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,129	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,609	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Iron Ridge's violent crime rate is 129.8 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

129.8 /100k

Property Crime

479.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Iron Ridge, WI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Iron Ridge sees average highs of 26.4°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 34.8 inches of annual precipitation and 40.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Iron Ridge, WI
Average High — January	26.4°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	34.8"
Annual Snowfall	40.8"

Demographics

Metric	Iron Ridge, WI	National Avg
Population	998	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	7.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hustisford, WI 5 mi Rubicon, WI 6 mi Neosho, WI 6 mi Horicon, WI 6 mi Mayville, WI 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Iron Ridge

Iron Ridge, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53035

Iron Ridge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iron Ridge, WI affordable or expensive?

Iron Ridge's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Iron Ridge roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $179,000 and median rent is $1,129/month.

What is the crime rate in Iron Ridge, WI?

Iron Ridge's violent crime rate is 129.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 479.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Iron Ridge?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Iron Ridge, WI a good place to live?

Iron Ridge, WI has a population of 998, a median household income of $69,609, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Iron Ridge?

Iron Ridge averages 26.4°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.8 inches with about 40.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Iron Ridge?

Iron Ridge, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53035.

What is the population of Iron Ridge?

The population of Iron Ridge, Wisconsin is 998 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Iron Ridge?

Key numbers for living in Iron Ridge: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $179,000, median household income $69,609, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Iron Ridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.