At a Glance
Median Income
$37,035
$31,668 per capita
Violent Crime
261/100K
2,594/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.8%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
32.2%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
293 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ralston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 $37,035 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,668. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Ralston reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,594/100K.
Education
43.8% of adults in Ralston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ralston has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population128
Median Age63.9 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$37,035
Per Capita$31,668
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$524M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership15.6%
Zillow$394,104
Housing Units123
Rent Burden14.8%
Crime
F
Violent261/100K
Property2,594/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain9.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,571 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Broadband66.4%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ralston was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Yellowstone Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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