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Ralston, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Carroll County County
Ralston, IA
At a Glance
How Ralston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ralston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ralston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ralston residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,083. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 968 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ralston is $86,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,589. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ralston reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 941/100K.
Education
4.3% of adults in Ralston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ralston has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.