RidgelandWI
A town of 262, settled in 1900.
Is Ridgeland a good place to live?
Ridgeland’s trail network density is 2.0 miles per square mile, above both the Wisconsin town median (0.4) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). The biggest park or preserve is Ridgeland Fairgrounds, at 37 acres. Ridgeland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Ridgeland stand out
Where Ridgeland beats most towns.
262 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Ridgeland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ridgeland, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ridgeland.
Ridgeland stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: the median household income there is lower
The top destinations are Menomonie (15%), Eau Claire (10%) and Colfax (5%). In Ridgeland, 18% of residents live below the poverty line, above both Wisconsin’s towns (6.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Its mean commuting time comes in at 20 minutes. Jobs based in Ridgeland grew to 184 in 2023, 98 more than in 2013.
| Ridgeland | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $40,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Ridgeland’s kids attend
Its one school is below. The public schools here belong to the Barron Area School District. Ridgeland’s only public school teaches 68 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland-Dallas ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 68 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
The climate in Ridgeland brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
Ridgeland’s July high stands at 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The median rent in Ridgeland is lower than in most of Wisconsin or the rest of the country
Values rose 5.5% in the 12 months to September 2026. 58% of Ridgeland households own their home.
| Ridgeland | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $535 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 58% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
How healthy Ridgeland is
For adults in Ridgeland, the share who have obesity is 40%. Among adults in the town, 29% get no exercise outside work and 18% binge drink.
| Ridgeland | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 25% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Ridgeland | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Ridgeland has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Expected losses in Ridgeland break down as 49% from inland flooding and 20% from cold waves. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in the town than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ridgeland Fairgrounds | 0.1 mi | 37 |
| 2. Ridgeland Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Ridgeland
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ridgeland; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Ridgeland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Every workday, about 182 people come to Ridgeland for work
Where Ridgeland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Ridgeland
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Ridgeland is a village in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 258 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,096 ft
- ZIP code
- 54763
Questions about Ridgeland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ridgeland, WI a good place to live?
Ridgeland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.