Ridgeway, Wisconsin
Village · Population 657 · #439 in Wisconsin
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About Ridgeway
Set in the southern part of Wisconsin, Ridgeway is a tiny community, home to 657 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ridgeway is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 513 residents per square mile.
📰 Ridgeway News Today
- Todd L. Nechkash Obituary Feb 11, 2026 gorgenfh.com · Feb 11
- Confirmed EF-1 tornado hits Ridgeway Channel 3000 · Jun 18
- 5th Annual Women’s Habitat Workday Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (.gov) · Mar 1
- Homicide investigation underway in Iowa County after man found dead inside home WMTV 15 NEWS · Feb 13
- Cold case cracked: DNA ties Ridgeway man to 2003 Madison sexual assault WKOW · May 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ridgeway Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Ridgeway — but the Wisconsin one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ridgeway
- Hi-Point Steak House
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Hyde Mill · Attraction
- Ridgeway Depot · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWisconsin
TypeVillage
Population (2024)657
Rank in state#439 of 607
Land area1.28 sq mi
Density513/sq mi
Coordinates42.9984, -89.9926