Ringsted, Iowa
City · Population 346 · #532 in Iowa
About Ringsted
Set in the northwestern part of Iowa, Ringsted is a tiny community, home to 346 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ringsted is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 346 residents per square mile.
📰 Ringsted News Today
- Judy Eisenbacher Obituary Jan 25, 2026 turnerfuneralhomes.com · Jan 25
- James H Justice Obituary (2026) - RINGSTED, IA - Henry-Olson Funeral Home and Crematory - Estherville Legacy obituary · Mar 31
- Esther Marie Schmitt memorialservicesofiowa.com · Dec 8
- Ringsted, IA Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 10
- Berdine Paulsen Obituary (2026) - RINGSTED, IA - Henry-Olson Funeral Home & Crematory - Armstrong Legacy obituary · Jul 15
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What Makes Ringsted Unique
- The only place in America named Ringsted — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)346
Rank in state#532 of 940
Land area1 sq mi
Density346/sq mi
Coordinates43.2951, -94.5074