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Ridgeway

A township of 1,584 people in Lenawee County, Michigan

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Outdoors in Ridgeway

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Conserved land0%none recorded

Trails0.5 mi0 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves2named on the map

1McKinney Park6 acres Directions

2Britton Village Park5 acres Directions

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Living in Ridgeway

Health in Ridgeway

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 48% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

5better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

7.8%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethMI 10.2% · better 12.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better

Care nearby

Promedica Charles and Virginia Hickman HospitalAdrian · 8.7 mi · ER

Family Medical Center of Mi - AdrianAdrian · 10.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49229, 49238, 49286 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ridgeway →

Natural hazards in Ridgeway

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Ridgeway flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 4 declared for Lenawee County MapRidgeway vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ridgeway →

Schools in Ridgeway

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B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Ridgeway’s kids attend outperform 52% of Michigan’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictBritton Deerfield SchoolsSchools1

Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building B-Other · Grades K–12 · 208 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.

Ridgeway’s library

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Britton Branch Library120 College Avenue · part of Lenawee District Library

E-books21 hrs a week

What’s on for kids?524 programsa year for ages 0–11 (system-wide)Programs →Late fees?Yes, somelate fines on some itemsPerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Britton Branch Library →

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Where Ridgeway is

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How things work in Ridgeway

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