At a Glance
Median Income
$67,500
$29,083 per capita
Home Value
$86,700
Zillow: $175,589
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
15.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ralston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.6% (0% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population66
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$29,083
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$1,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,700
Rent
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$175,589
Housing Units34
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,828/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation1,114 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ralston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.