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Ringsted, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Emmet County County
Ringsted, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Ringsted a Good Place to Live?
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 2.7% (25% below 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 $180,052. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ringsted reports 580 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,134/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.