Ridgeway town, Wisconsin
Ridgeway town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ridgeway town is a geographic entity located in Iowa County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 573. The land area covers 42.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 573 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55.2 yrs | ±6.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 201 | ±31 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 248 | ±33 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 201 | ±31 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 47 | ±22 |
| Median Home Value | $451,600 | ±$62,065 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,275 | ±$596 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,271 | ±$21,110 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,310 | ±$5,341 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 27 | ±16 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 232 | ±36 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.6% | ±2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF RIDGEWAY
GUS Population: 568 (2024)
ID: 177481
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIR CLERK
6300 TOWN HALL RD, RIDGEWAY WI 53582-9686
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GUS Population: 23,963 (2024)
ID: 136505
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
222 N IOWA ST, STE 102, DODGEVILLE WI 53533-1596
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Barneveld, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Barneveld, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Barneveld, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Dodgeville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dodgeville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Dodgeville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Mineral Point, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mineral Point, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Mineral Point, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Mount Horeb, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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DODGEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 139 S. IOWA ST., DODGEVILLE, WI, 53533 |
(608) 935-3728
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BARNEVELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 107 W. ORBISON ST., BARNEVELD, WI, 53507 |
(608) 924-3711
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MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 137 HIGH ST., STE. 2, MINERAL POINT, WI, 53565 |
(608) 987-2447
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BLANCHARDVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 208 MASON ST., BLANCHARDVILLE, WI, 53516 |
(608) 523-2055
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MOUNT HOREB PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 105 PERIMETER ST., MOUNT HOREB, WI, 53572 |
(608) 437-5021
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SPRING GREEN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 230 E. MONROE ST., SPRING GREEN, WI, 53588 |
(608) 588-2276
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COBB PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 109 S. MIFFLIN ST., COBB, WI, 53526 |
(608) 623-2554
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LONE ROCK COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 234 N. BROADWAY, LONE ROCK, WI, 53556 |
(608) 583-2034
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BLACK EARTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 1210 MILLS ST., BLACK EARTH, WI, 53515 |
(608) 767-4905
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MAZOMANIE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 102 BRODHEAD ST., MAZOMANIE, WI, 53560 |
(608) 795-2104
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DODGEVILLE WWTP, WI US, located 5.1 miles from Ridgeway town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0° | 8.9° | 17.4° | 1.45" | 10.3" |
| February | 30.6° | 12.1° | 21.4° | 1.52" | 10.6" |
| March | 42.8° | 23.0° | 32.9° | 2.30" | 5.9" |
| April | 56.5° | 33.9° | 45.2° | 3.88" | 1.5" |
| May | 68.3° | 45.5° | 56.9° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.7° | 55.9° | 66.8° | 5.73" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.4° | 60.1° | 70.7° | 4.71" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.6° | 58.2° | 68.9° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.4° | 49.4° | 60.9° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.3° | 37.6° | 48.5° | 3.08" | 0.6" |
| November | 43.9° | 26.0° | 35.0° | 2.47" | 1.9" |
| December | 31.1° | 15.6° | 23.4° | 1.83" | 10.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| Dodgeville city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Hollandale village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| Barneveld village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Blue Mounds village | Village | 10.4 mi | — |
| Mineral Point city | City | 10.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5504967900. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.