Ridgeway, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 378 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -28.7%
 
Males: 181  (48.0%)
Females: 197  (52.0%)
Median resident age:

42.3 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 64481.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,886 (it was $19,844 in 2000)
Ridgeway:

$35,886
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,756 (it was $12,551 in 2000)

Ridgeway city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $74,325 (it was $28,800 in 2000)
Ridgeway:

$74,325
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $74,661; detached houses: $75,847; mobile homes: $58,875

Median gross rent in 2022: $839.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ridgeway: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.1%
(20.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 33.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Ridgeway, MO (2022)
    • 50297.1%White alone
    • 71.4%Two or more races
    • 10.2%Asian alone
    • 10.2%Hispanic

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Ridgeway, Missouri as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ridgeway is 444 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: American (36.2%), English (32.7%), Irish (10.8%), German (4.4%), European (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1884

Elevation: 1057 feet

Land area: 1.14 square miles.

Population density: 331 people per square mile   (very low).

Ridgeway, Missouri map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $727 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $539 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (64.1 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (95.9 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (341.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Blythedale, MO (2.6 miles ),
Eagleville, MO (2.6 miles ),
Mount Moriah, MO (2.9 miles),
Bethany, MO (3.0 miles ),
Cainsville, MO (3.1 miles ),
New Hampton, MO (4.0 miles ),
Gilman City, MO (4.1 miles ),
Lamoni, IA (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 40.38 N, Longitude: 93.94 W

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in Ridgeway, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ridgeway, MO in 2022
Ridgeway satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +152 (+40.2%).
Most common industries in Ridgeway, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (16.8%)
  • Truck transportation (8.6%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
  • Social assistance (4.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (16.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.5%)
  • Construction (8.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.3%)
  • Food (6.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (22.5%)
  • Health care (14.6%)
  • Educational services (13.5%)
  • Social assistance (7.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Ridgeway, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Child care workers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (22.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
  • Carpenters (4.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (11.2%)
  • Child care workers (9.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)

Average climate in Ridgeway, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Ridgeway-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.6 miles away from the Ridgeway city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/29/2004, a category F4 tornado 12.0 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 6 people and caused $300,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ridgeway-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 310% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 317.9 miles away from Ridgeway center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 368.9 miles away from Ridgeway center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 349.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 292.5 miles away from Ridgeway center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 349.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 340.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Harrison County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ridgeway topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ridgeway:

  • HOME HEALTH OF HARRISON COUNTY HOSPITAL (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; BETHANY, MO)
  • HARRISON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; BETHANY, MO)
  • CRESTVIEW HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BETHANY, MO)
  • BETHANY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BETHANY, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ridgeway:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 50 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 63 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Truman State University (about 73 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Highland Community College (about 80 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Drake University (about 87 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Grantham University (about 88 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)
  • Park University (about 92 miles; Parkville, MO; FT enrollment: 9,131)

Public high school in Ridgeway:

  • RIDGEWAY HIGH (Students: 50, Location: 305 MAIN ST, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Ridgeway:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Ridgeway Rural Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Harrison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.4%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Banks with branches in Ridgeway (2011 data):

  • Citizens Bank of Blythedale: Ridgeway Branch at Main Street And Vine, branch established on 1995/02/06. Info updated 2007/03/07: Bank assets: $32.3 mil, Deposits: $27.8 mil, headquarters in Blythedale, MO, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens Bancshares Of Blythedale, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Ridgeway:

Marital status in Ridgeway, MO
  • Never married: 26.4%
  • Now married: 45.3%
  • Separated: 6.7%
  • Widowed: 8.3%
  • Divorced: 13.3%

For population 25 years and over in Ridgeway:

  • High school or higher: 87.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ridgeway, MO (based on Harrison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,19625
Mainline Protestant1,92916
Other3193
Catholic1371
None3,376-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Harrison County:

4.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Harrison County:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

9.04 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Harrison County:

7.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Harrison County:

10.0%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.7%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Harrison County:

13.7%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

46.0%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Ridgeway:

49.4%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.6
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Ridgeway:

37.0%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.2%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Ridgeway:

31.3%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

49.9%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Ridgeway:

84.1%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ridgeway, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 1$2,746$32,9521$1,151
Other Government Administration 1$2,453$29,4366$3,350
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$81
Totals for Government 2$5,199$31,1948$4,582

Ridgeway government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $117,000 ($309.52)
    Sewerage: $63,000 ($166.67)
    Central Staff Services: $45,000 ($119.05)
    Police Protection: $45,000 ($119.05)
    Regular Highways: $43,000 ($113.76)
    Solid Waste Management: $34,000 ($89.95)
    General - Other: $23,000 ($60.85)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($5.29)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($2.65)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $104,000 ($275.13)

Ridgeway government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $52,000 ($137.57)
    Solid Waste Management: $47,000 ($124.34)
    Regular Highways: $22,000 ($58.20)
    Other: $12,000 ($31.75)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($5.29)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($2.65)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $115,000 ($304.23)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $25,000 ($66.14)
    Public Utilities Sales: $23,000 ($60.85)
    Property: $23,000 ($60.85)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ridgeway:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAAN (870 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ridgeway:

  • KAAN-FM (95.5 FM; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)
  • KKWK (100.1 FM; CAMERON, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 26.0mTotal length
  • $883,000Total costs
  • 17,742Total average daily traffic
  • 8,256Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Ridgeway, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ridgeway, MO

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Ridgeway)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

45 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • S Side Hwy A 1.8 Km W (Lat: 40.377222 Lon: -93.958833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 43 m, Overall height: 47 m, Call Sign: WPMZ436,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.5400 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/2014, Expiration Date: 04/09/2024, Certifier: Gary D Highfill, Registrant: Allgeier Martin & Associates Inc, 7231 E 24th St, Joplin, MO 64803, Phone: (417) 680-7200, Fax: (417) 680-7300, Email:

  • 23177 E 300 Ln (Lat: 40.378500 Lon: -93.852500), Type: Bant, Structure height: 7.6 m, Overall height: 7.8 m, Call Sign: WPSK943, Licensee ID: L00349556,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.225 MHz, Grant Date: 06/06/2001, Expiration Date: 06/06/2011, Cancellation Date: 08/06/2011, Certifier: John H Meek, Registrant: Meek Poultry LLP, Ridgeway, MO 64481, Phone: (660) 872-5525, Fax: (660) 872-5524

  • Lat: 40.395722 Lon: -93.964306, Call Sign: WQWL360,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.027 MHz, 160.027 MHz, Grant Date: 09/25/2015, Expiration Date: 09/25/2025, Certifier: Greg L Meinecke, Registrant: Haug Communications Inc., 12645 County Road 447, St.Joseph, MO 64505, Phone: (816) 279-6535, Email:

  • MOBILES simplex, 604 Vine Street (Lat: 40.379611 Lon: -93.934556), Call Sign: WRUH947,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.147 MHz, Grant Date: 08/30/2022, Expiration Date: 08/30/2032, Certifier: Dustin B Dale, Registrant: Haug Communications Inc, 12645 County Road 447, St.Joseph, MO 64505, Phone: (816) 279-6535, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KE0GND, Licensee ID: L01983195, Grant Date: 11/12/2015, Expiration Date: 11/12/2025, Certifier: Rodney O Dahl, Registrant: Rodney O Dahl, 509 E 1 St, Ridgeway, MO 64481


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 55913, N55913, N-55913, Serial Number: 28-7305497, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 06/06/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 09/06/2012
    Registrant (LLC): Cloud Hoppers LLC, 29123 E 220th St, Ridgeway, MO 64481
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182C (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8777T, N8777T, N-8777T, Serial Number: 52677, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 03/31/1960, Certificate Issue Date: 11/13/2012
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Kenny L Stoner, 33463 E 250th St, Ridgeway, MO 64481, Other Owners: Peggy S Stoner
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/14/2019

Most common first names in Ridgeway, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1977.7 years
Robert1274.2 years
Mary1283.5 years
John1073.6 years
Charles978.2 years
James878.9 years
Ethel783.1 years
Frank783.7 years
Garland779.0 years
Helen581.4 years
Most common last names in Ridgeway, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Polley1080.1 years
Smith1069.3 years
Provin784.9 years
Hendren683.1 years
Redinger686.0 years
Johnson674.0 years
Tuggle582.4 years
Stoner584.8 years
Craig569.0 years
Simpson588.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ridgeway, MO
  • 46.5%Utility gas
  • 34.3%Electricity
  • 15.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ridgeway, MO
  • 65.1%Electricity
  • 32.6%Utility gas
  • 2.3%Wood


Ridgeway compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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