Ringgold County GIS Maps
Ringgold County, Iowa, has 4,663 residents and covers 535.5 square miles. The population declined 9.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Ringgold County is 19159.
Mount Ayr is the county's largest population center. Ringgold County also includes 7 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 35 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Ringgold County Trends
- Population
- 4,663▾
- Median Home Value
- $150,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,513▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Ringgold County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Ringgold County Population
Ringgold County had 4,663 residents in 2020. That was 9.1% lower than in 2010. Ringgold County had 806 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 9 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Mount Ayr, Diagonal and Kellerton.
Population Trend in Ringgold County IA
Ringgold County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Ringgold County Zip Codes
Ringgold County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Mount Ayr (50854), Diagonal (50845) and Kellerton (50133). Mount Ayr is the largest zip by population, with about 2,223 residents or 48% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 75% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Ringgold County IA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50854 | Mount Ayr | 2,223 | ▾ -3.5% |
| 50845 | Diagonal | 787 | ▾ -3% |
| 50133 | Kellerton | 478 | ▾ -15.7% |
| 50074 | Ellston | 342 | ▴ 2.4% |
| 50860 | Redding | 267 | ▾ -43.7% |
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Ringgold County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Ringgold County Demographics
Ringgold County has a median age of 44.6, which makes the county a little older than Iowa overall. About 23.2% of residents are under 18, while 23.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 24.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 25.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Ringgold County IA
Median Age
44.6
Under 18
23.2%
Age 65+
23.1%
Bachelor's+
25.2%
Ringgold County School Districts
Ringgold County is served by 6 public school districts with 2,513 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Mount Ayr Community, Lenox Community and Bedford Community. Those three districts account for about 65% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Ringgold County IA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ayr Community School District | 584 | 23.2% | ▾ -6% |
| Lenox Community School District | 527 | 21% | ▾ -0.2% |
| Bedford Community School District | 514 | 20.5% | ▾ -1.7% |
| East Union Community School District | 443 | 17.6% | ▾ -2% |
| Lamoni Community School District | 335 | 13.3% | ▾ -2% |
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Ringgold County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Ringgold County Housing & Real Estate
Ringgold County has a median home value of $150,300 and a median gross rent of $745. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Iowa median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $290,125 and homes spent about 98 days on the market.
Ringgold County Housing Mix
Ringgold County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Ringgold County Housing Trends
Ringgold County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Ringgold County, IA
Ringgold County has 255 business listings across 135 categories. The largest categories in Ringgold County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (12, 4.7%), Auto Repair (9, 3.5%), and Gas Stations (7, 2.7%). The full Ringgold County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Ringgold County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Ringgold County, IA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 12 | 4.7% |
| Auto Repair | 9 | 3.5% |
| Gas Stations | 7 | 2.7% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 6 | 2.4% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 6 | 2.4% |
| Farm | 5 | 2.0% |
| Public And Government Association | 5 | 2.0% |
| Lake | 5 | 2.0% |
| Beauty Salons | 4 | 1.6% |
| Convenience Stores | 4 | 1.6% |
Ringgold County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| NEW Cooperative | Agricultural Cooperatives | Mt Ayr |
| Jones Cattle Company | Agricultural Service | Kellerton |
| England Cattle Company | Agriculture | Mt Ayr |
| 209 Broadway | American Restaurants | Diagonal |
| The CRIB | Antique Store | Mt Ayr |
| McDonnell Appliance | Appliance Store | Mt Ayr |
| Gooseberry Hill Homestead | Arts And Crafts | Mt Ayr |
| Clearview Home | Assisted Living Facility | Mount-Ayr |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Mount Ayr |
| Lazy K Outfitting | Attractions And Activities | Tingley |
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Ringgold County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Ringgold County Basemaps
Ringgold County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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