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Ridgeway, MO


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Ridgeway, Missouri

Ridgeway, Missouri, in Harrison county, is 64 miles NE of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 94 miles N of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 530.

The People and Families of Ridgeway

In Ridgeway, about 57% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Ridgeway is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ridgeway had a median family income of $26,250.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ridgeway Housing

About 76% of housing units in Ridgeway are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Ridgeway, 89% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Ridgeway. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Ridgeway strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

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Affordability of Rents
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Comparative Profile of Ridgeway, MO

Comparing Ridgeway to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity66
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults12
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Housing Recently Built43
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