At a Glance
Median Income
$63,250
$38,954 per capita
Home Value
$43,900
Zillow: $191,512
Median Rent
$675/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
15.8% smoking rate
How Ringsted Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ringsted's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ringsted a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ringsted residents earn a median household income of $63,250 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,954. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 330 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ringsted is $43,900 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,512. Median rent is $675/month, with 18.8% 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 1944.
Education
15.0% of adults in Ringsted hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ringsted has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population361
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density361/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,250
Per Capita$38,954
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$519M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$43,900
Rent$675
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$191,512
Housing Units235
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,705/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,270 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Ringsted was founded in 1882.
The median home in Ringsted was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.