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