Ralston, IA
Living in Ralston
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
71
Public Transit
1
Affordability
91
Public Safety
96
Airports
37
Hospitals
72
Colleges
73
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
64
Population
-69 (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
10%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
52%
Family Households
-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate54%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree10%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
-
Median Household Income
-$15k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+12% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K48%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Private sector79%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation26%
Sales and office48%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$54k
Median Home Value
+$14k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$38 (2010–19)
77%
Owner-Occupied
+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier67%
Home Value
Less than $50K40%
$50K to $99K47%
$200K to $249K10%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas12%
Utility gas58%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ralston
United States45
Iowa35
Carroll County4
Property Crime in Ralston
United States48
Iowa43
Carroll County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ralston
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado21
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ralston, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ralston, IA
Kuemper Catholic School System
12 miles, W
St Patrick School
30 miles, SE
Zion Lutheran School
38 miles, W
Woodward Academy
38 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Ralston, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ralston, IA
St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home
12 miles, W
Greene County Medical Center
12 miles, E
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital
17 miles, N
Manning Regional Healthcare Center
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Ralston, IA
Des Moines International Airport
61 miles, SE
Eppley Airfield
83 miles, SW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
93 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
119 miles, E