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Ralston
A city of 81 people in Iowa
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About Ralston
City in Iowa, USA81Population
2 sq miArea
1,129 ftElevation
Ralston is a city in Carroll and Greene counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 81 at the time of the 2020 census.
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ZIP code51459
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Health in Ralston
Compared with Iowa
≈Just like Iowa
No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Nothing stands out: Ralston tracks Iowa closely.
Care nearby
St. Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing HomeCarroll · 12.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Center of DaytonDayton · 32.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Ralston · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ralston →
Natural hazards in Ralston
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.
🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ralston →
Climate in Ralston
Full climate →Ralston has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
32° / 14°Winter
60° / 37°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
62° / 39°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Ralston →
Libraries near Ralston
See all →Nearest: H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial LibraryScranton · 4.5 miles · 25 hrs a week
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