What are the schools like in Ricketts, IA?

School district data for Ricketts is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ricketts?

The median household income in Ricketts, IA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 29.2%.

What is the weather like in Ricketts, IA?

Ricketts has an average high temperature of 27.7°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.1 inches.

Ricketts, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ricketts, IA affordable or expensive?

Ricketts's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ricketts is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $45,000 and the median rent is $742 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ricketts, IA?

Ricketts has a violent crime rate of 71.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 404.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ricketts, IA a Good Place to Live?

Ricketts is a small town of 59 in Iowa, with a median household income of N/A and a 29.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Ricketts stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ricketts is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ricketts city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 83.9

Ricketts's overall cost of living index is 83.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ricketts costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ricketts, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$45,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$742	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ricketts's violent crime rate is 71.3 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.3 /100k

Property Crime

404.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ricketts, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ricketts sees average highs of 27.7°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 32.6 inches of annual precipitation and 31.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ricketts, IA
Average High — January	27.7°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	32.6"
Annual Snowfall	31.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ricketts, IA	National Avg
Population	59	—
Median Age	61.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	29.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.2%	22.2%
65 and over	39.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Charter Oak, IA 4 mi Schleswig, IA 8 mi Ute, IA 9 mi Danbury, IA 11 mi Mapleton, IA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Ricketts

Ricketts, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51460

Ricketts vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricketts, IA affordable or expensive?

Ricketts's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ricketts roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $45,000 and median rent is $742/month.

What is the crime rate in Ricketts, IA?

Ricketts's violent crime rate is 71.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 404.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ricketts?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ricketts, IA a good place to live?

Ricketts, IA has a population of 59, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 29.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ricketts?

Ricketts averages 27.7°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.6 inches with about 31.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ricketts?

Ricketts, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51460.

What is the population of Ricketts?

The population of Ricketts, Iowa is 59 with a median age of 61.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ricketts?

Key numbers for living in Ricketts: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $45,000, median household income N/A, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ricketts side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.