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Crime in Ralston summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ralston. Key points include:
There were 84 total crimes in Ralston in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ralston is 1,317.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ralston is 109.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ralston is 1,208.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ralston is -37.81% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Ralston Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ralston / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 84 | 1,317.9 | 1,847.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 109.8 | 220.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 15.7 | 20.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 15.7 | 154.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 77 | 1,208.0 | 1,626.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 204.0 | 155.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 43 | 674.6 | 1,218.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 329.5 | 252.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Ralston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ralston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nebraska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ralston is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ralston is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Ralston is $264,641.
The median income in Ralston is $69,403.
Ralston's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ralston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ralston | Nebraska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 85 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ralston, NE Weather
The average high in Ralston is 61.2° and the average low is 40.4°.
There are 57.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 31.2 inches of precipitation each year with 30.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ralston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 57.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 31.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Ralston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ralston
The current population in Ralston is 6,472. The population has increased 8.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,472 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 6,445 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 6,462 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 6,453 | -11.7% |
| 2020 | 7,305 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 7,321 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 7,314 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 7,348 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 7,334 | 22.3% |
| 2015 | 5,997 | -12.1% |
| 2014 | 6,826 | 3.6% |
| 2013 | 6,589 | 4.1% |
| 2012 | 6,330 | 6.0% |
| 2011 | 5,974 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 5,961 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ralston
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Ralston is:
70.7% White with 4,577 White residents.
0.9% African American with 56 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 20 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 43 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 195 Two Or More residents.
24.3% Hispanic with 1,571 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ralston | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.7% | 75.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 4.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.3% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ralston
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Ralston is 50.1% female with 3,240 female residents.
Ralston is 49.9% male with 3,232 male residents.
| Gender | Ralston | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ralston for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Ralston completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Ralston completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Ralston completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Ralston completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Ralston completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Ralston completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Ralston completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Ralston completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Ralston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ralston | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ralston, Nebraska
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4.1% of households in Ralston earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Ralston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.2% of households in Ralston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Ralston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.7% of households in Ralston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.5% of households in Ralston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.4% of households in Ralston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.4% of households in Ralston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.0% of households in Ralston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.2% of households in Ralston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ralston | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.7% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.4% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.2% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
