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Cost of living in Ringgold County, IA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,762/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 4,664 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $733 27%
Federal tax $501 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 11%
Energy $195 7%
State tax $168 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Ringgold County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$646
per month
1 bedroom
$733
per month
2 bedroom
$877
per month
3 bedroom
$1,057
per month
4 bedroom
$1,163
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Ringgold County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$69,821
per year
Individual earnings
$40,681
per year
Per capita
$37,108
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Ringgold County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$150,300
Annual property tax
$1,909

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Ringgold County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$134
per month · 15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,340
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Ringgold County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Ringgold County

State and local tax rates for Iowa.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.9%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Ringgold County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.6 min
Drive alone
72.6%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
11.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Ringgold County

What it costs to live in Ringgold County each month.

Single person
$2,762
per month
  • Rent $733
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $501
  • State tax $168
Couple
$4,097
per month
  • Rent $877
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $813
  • State tax $307
Family
$6,401
per month
  • Rent $1,057
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $813
  • State tax $307

Frequently asked questions about Ringgold County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Ringgold County?

In Ringgold County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $733 per month, a two-bedroom averages $877 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,057 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Ringgold County?

In Ringgold County, IA, the average household income is $69,821 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,681 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Ringgold County?

The estimated cost of living in Ringgold County, IA is approximately $2,762 per month for a single person, $4,097 for a couple, $6,401 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Ringgold County?

The combined sales tax rate in Ringgold County, IA is 6.94%, which includes the Iowa state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.94%.

Is Ringgold County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Ringgold County, IA would need approximately $2,762 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,821 per year ($5,818 per month). Ringgold County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Ringgold County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ringgold County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Ringgold County?

The average home value in Ringgold County, IA is $150,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,909, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Ringgold County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources