Sign In Register

Ralston, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pawnee County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
344 Population 748/sq mi density
$60,625 Median Income $24,722 per capita
$40,400 Home Value $110,467 Zillow
$475 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$40,400 home value, $475/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Ralston, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,625
19% below
$24,722 per capita
Home Value
$40,400
86% below
Zillow: $110,467
Median Rent
$475/mo
59% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
658/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
77% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
317 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
81%
Home Value
14%
Rent
41%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
0%
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 4.2% (17% 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 $110,467. 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.

Safety & Crime

Ralston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 658/100K.

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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population344
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density748/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$24,722
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$457M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$40,400
Rent$475
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$110,467
Housing Units148
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property658/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,688/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
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.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.