At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$24,722 per capita
Home Value
$40,400
Zillow: $103,407
Median Rent
$475/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
19.2% 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
3.2 / 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 $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,722. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 358 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ralston is $40,400 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,407. Median rent is $475/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
7.6% of adults in Ralston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ralston has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population344
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density748/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$24,722
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$457M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$40,400
Rent$475
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$103,407
Housing Units148
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,688/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation821 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute31 min
Broadband64.9%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ralston was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.