What are the schools like in Ridgeway, WI?

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

What is the median household income in Ridgeway?

The median household income in Ridgeway, WI is $64,943 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Ridgeway, WI?

Ridgeway has an average high temperature of 26.0°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Ridgeway, WI affordable or expensive?

Ridgeway's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ridgeway is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $160,600 and the median rent is $912 per month.

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

Ridgeway has a violent crime rate of 71.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 625.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ridgeway, WI a Good Place to Live?

Ridgeway is a small town of 626 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $64,943 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

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

All Ridgeway 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: 95.8

Ridgeway's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ridgeway costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ridgeway, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$160,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$912	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,943	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ridgeway's violent crime rate is 71.8 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.8 /100k

Property Crime

625.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Ridgeway, 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	23.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ridgeway sees average highs of 26.0°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation and 41.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ridgeway, WI
Average High — January	26.0°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	39.7"
Annual Snowfall	41.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ridgeway, WI	National Avg
Population	626	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	9.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Barneveld, WI 5 mi Dodgeville, WI 7 mi Blue Mounds, WI 8 mi Hollandale, WI 9 mi Arena, WI 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Ridgeway

Ridgeway, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53582

Ridgeway vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgeway, WI affordable or expensive?

Ridgeway's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ridgeway roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $160,600 and median rent is $912/month.

What is the crime rate in Ridgeway, WI?

Ridgeway's violent crime rate is 71.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 625.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ridgeway?

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

Is Ridgeway, WI a good place to live?

Ridgeway, WI has a population of 626, a median household income of $64,943, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Ridgeway?

Ridgeway averages 26.0°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches with about 41.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ridgeway?

Ridgeway, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53582.

What is the population of Ridgeway?

The population of Ridgeway, Wisconsin is 626 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ridgeway?

Key numbers for living in Ridgeway: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $160,600, median household income $64,943, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ridgeway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.