Ralston, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
66 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$86,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$417 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$458 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carroll County
1
Carroll Urban Area
1
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Carroll County
2
Carroll Urban Area
2
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 20
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 4 2 48
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 2 2 37
Dec 1 8 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 6, IA State House District 11, IA
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Schools

Glidden-Ralston Elementary School
5 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School
5 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High School
11 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Paton-Churdan Elementary
11 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Iowa Central Community College
38 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Iowa State University
50 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Buena Vista University
51 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
61 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Eppley Airfield
83 miles, W • 2.8 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
119 miles, E • 1 star
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