What are the schools like in Ridgeland, WI?

Ridgeland is served primarily by Barron Area School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Ridgeland?

The median household income in Ridgeland, WI is $35,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Ridgeland, WI?

Ridgeland has an average high temperature of 21.3°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Ridgeland, WI affordable or expensive?

Ridgeland's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ridgeland is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $106,000 and the median rent is $538 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ridgeland, WI?

Ridgeland has a violent crime rate of 57.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 504.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ridgeland, WI a Good Place to Live?

Ridgeland is a small town of 250 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $35,833 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Ridgeland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ridgeland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ridgeland 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: 86.5

Ridgeland's overall cost of living index is 86.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ridgeland costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ridgeland, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$538	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ridgeland's violent crime rate is 57.3 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

57.3 /100k

Property Crime

504.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ridgeland is served primarily by Barron Area School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ridgeland, WI	National Avg
School District	Barron Area School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ridgeland sees average highs of 21.3°F in January and 80.2°F in July, with 35.6 inches of annual precipitation and 51.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ridgeland, WI
Average High — January	21.3°F
Average High — July	80.2°F
Annual Precipitation	35.6"
Annual Snowfall	51.0"

Demographics

Metric	Ridgeland, WI	National Avg
Population	250	—
Median Age	50.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.6%	22.2%
65 and over	28.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Prairie Farm, WI 5 mi Dallas, WI 6 mi Wheeler, WI 11 mi Boyceville, WI 13 mi Barron, WI 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Ridgeland

Ridgeland, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54763

Ridgeland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgeland, WI affordable or expensive?

Ridgeland's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ridgeland roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $106,000 and median rent is $538/month.

What is the crime rate in Ridgeland, WI?

Ridgeland's violent crime rate is 57.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 504.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ridgeland?

Public schools in Ridgeland are operated by Barron Area School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 4.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ridgeland, WI a good place to live?

Ridgeland, WI has a population of 250, a median household income of $35,833, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Ridgeland?

Ridgeland averages 21.3°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.6 inches with about 51.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ridgeland?

Ridgeland, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54763.

What is the population of Ridgeland?

The population of Ridgeland, Wisconsin is 250 with a median age of 50.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ridgeland?

Key numbers for living in Ridgeland: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $106,000, median household income $35,833, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ridgeland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.