Best Places to Live in Ridgeway, Kansas

Living in Ridgeway, KS is a unique experience. The small town of about 800 people offers a peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by farmland and nature. Residents here enjoy the slower pace of life that comes with living in rural America. There is an abundance of outdoor activities to enjoy such as camping, fishing and hiking at North Lake and nearby state parks. The friendly people of Ridgeway are always willing to lend a helping hand or lend an ear to listen, which makes it an ideal place to raise children or retire. Despite its size, Ridgeway still has plenty of amenities such as churches, schools, a bank, post office and grocery store for residents' convenience. Capital city - Northeast Kansas, 60 miles west of Kansas City.

State: Kansas
County: Osage County
Metro Area: Topeka Metro Area
City: Ridgeway

Zip Codes: 66414
Cost of Living: -19.9% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 877 ft above sea level

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Ridgeway, Ks Housing Market

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What Bert Has To Say About Topeka Metro Area

Topeka, the capital of Kansas, is also an agricultural, industrial and transportation center serving a large portion of north and central Kansas. Highlights in the traditionally laid-out downtown include the statehouse, Kansas Museum of History, Brown vs. Board of Education historic site, and Heartland Park, a state-of-the-art motorsports complex. Costs of living and housing prices are low, particularly for a capital city. But property crime rates are high for the region and projected job and income growth are low. That said, a low cost of living brings a high Buying Power Index. There isn’t much to do, and the area has lagged behind other Kansas cities aesthetically, socially and economically. Excellent entertainment and cultural amenities are available in the university town of Lawrence, 20 miles east, and in the Kansas City area.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Ridgeway is 3.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Ridgeway jobs have decreased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Ridgeway's cost of living is 19.9% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Ridgeway's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Ridgeway, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Osage county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 71.0% to 26.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Ridgeway's population is 2,295 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 1.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 30.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Ridgeway is Real Estate: $159,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.1%.

SCHOOLS

Ridgeway public schools spend $11,705 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 10.3 students per teacher in Ridgeway. More Education

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Housing Market in Ridgeway

It's a good time to buy in Ridgeway. Home Appreciation is up 10.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Ridgeway is $159,100.

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