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Iron Ridge, WI


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Iron Ridge, Wisconsin

Iron Ridge, Wisconsin, in Dodge county, is 30 miles NW of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 40 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 998.

The People and Families of Iron Ridge

In Iron Ridge, about 63% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Iron Ridge, with the many large families there. The village is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Iron Ridge.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Iron Ridge had a median family income of $50,893. Iron Ridge isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Crime and Safety

Iron Ridge isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Iron Ridge Housing

In Iron Ridge, 79% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Iron Ridge, 94% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in villages like Iron Ridge; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

Iron Ridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Iron Ridge Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Iron Ridge Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Iron Ridge Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Iron Ridge Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Iron Ridge People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Iron Ridge, WI

Comparing Iron Ridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men97
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women85
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times42
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime77
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