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Ringsted, IA
City in Emmet County, Iowa.
Population
380
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
382
ZIP codes
0
Ringsted and its ZIP codes
Ringsted at a glance
- Ringsted is about 6.6 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Ringsted, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Emmet County. PPP loans are for Ringsted.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,851
3,306 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,492
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$72.8M
FY 2026, $7,754 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ringsted, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
563
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 5°F
31.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ringsted, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Ringsted
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FentonCity | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| ArmstrongCity | 6.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Lone RockCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Swea CityCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| GruverCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| DolliverCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| GraettingerCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| CylinderCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| WallingfordCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| BancroftCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| EmmetsburgCity | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| BurtCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| WhittemoreCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Ceylon, MNCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| EsthervilleCity | 18 mi | 5.4 |
| RodmanCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ringsted, IA in?
- Ringsted is in Emmet County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Ringsted, IA?
- About 380 people live in Ringsted, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ringsted?
- Nearby places include Fenton (6.6 mi), Armstrong (6.9 mi), Lone Rock (11 mi), Swea City (12 mi), Gruver (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023