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Ridgeway, WI


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Ridgeway, Wisconsin

Ridgeway, Wisconsin, in Iowa county, is 30 miles W of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 105 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 689.

The People and Families of Ridgeway

In Ridgeway, about 55% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ridgeway had a median family income of $50,795.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Ridgeway ($250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ridgeway Housing

About 78% of housing units in Ridgeway are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Ridgeway, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Ridgeway Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Ridgeway Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Ridgeway, WI

Comparing Ridgeway 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
Well-Paid Single Men98
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty62
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built55
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes27
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