Ringgold County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
4,664 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,821 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$150,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$646 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$446 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 22
Feb 1 5 26
Mar 2 3 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 5 0 60
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 2 1 38
Dec 1 5 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 9, IA State House District 17, IA
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Schools

Mount Ayr High School
2 miles, S • 5 star
Mount Ayr Elementary
2 miles, S • 4.6 star
Diagonal Junior-Senior High School
7 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Diagonal Elementary School
7 miles, NW • 3.7 star

Colleges

Graceland University-Lamoni
19 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Southwestern Community College
24 miles, N • 1.4 star
Northwest Missouri State University
43 miles, W • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Greater Regional Medical Center
24 miles, N • 4.1 star
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
32 miles, NW • 4.1 star

Airports

Des Moines International Airport
63 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Eppley Airfield
94 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Kansas City International Airport
102 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Lincoln Airport
132 miles, NW • 1 star