Ricketts, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Crawford County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
58 Population 232/sq mi density
$52,000 Home Value $183,883 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ricketts, IA

At a Glance

Home Value
$52,000
82% below
Zillow: $183,883
Median Rent
$706/mo
39% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Ricketts Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ricketts's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
18%
Rent
61%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ricketts a Good Place to Live?

F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ricketts is $52,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,883. Median rent is $706/month, with 9.0% 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 1941.

Education

4.5% of adults in Ricketts hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ricketts has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population58
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans22.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$41,997
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021

Housing

Home Value$52,000
Rent$706
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$183,883
Housing Units50
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,563/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation1,326 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband61.4%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Ricketts was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.