Ringgold County

IA · Pop. 171,445 · Urban County

5Homestead Score

Ringgold County is a urban county in IA with a population of approximately 171,445.

$/Acre: $15,513

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 153 days

Broadband: 91%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 565.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.76%

Combined Sales Tax6.76%

Cost of Living Index98.7

Median Household Income$90,768

Poverty Rate12.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,513

Median Home Price$849K

Acres for Sale2937

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeFull Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season153 days

Annual Rainfall30.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,432 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)355 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceCommon

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K192

Property Crime /100K189

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital9.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage91%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City18 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak