About Ridgeway
Ridgeway is a tiny community in northeastern Iowa counting 261 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Ridgeway is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.76 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 343 residents per square mile.
📰 Ridgeway News Today
- Robert Anderson Obituary Mar 11, 2026 Helms Funeral Home · Mar 11
- Firefighters safely rescue man from grain bin within an hour KCRG · Jun 10
- Julie Ridgeway - View Obituary & Service Information Wagler Funeral Home · May 11
- Man rescued from grain bin in Ridgeway, IA kaaltv.com · May 15
- Cresco firefighters free man stuck in half-full grain bin kimt.com · May 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ridgeway Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Ridgeway — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ridgeway
- Fireman's Inn — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)261
Rank in state#595 of 940
Land area0.76 sq mi
Density343/sq mi
Coordinates43.2971, -91.9924