Ralston, NE

Ralston, Nebraska

Introduction to Ralston, Nebraska

Ralston, Nebraska, in Douglas county, is 6 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is considered part of the Omaha metropolitan area. Ralston has a population of 6,314.

Ralston History

Ralston was previously a farm owned by Dr. George Miller, who sold the land to the Ralston Townsite Company in 1907. With the establishment of a post office in 1909, it was acknowledged as a rural town. Ralston was nearly completely destroyed by a tornado in 1913, but it was later rebuilt by the efforts of its citizens.

Ralston and nearby Attractions

• Lakeview Golf Course
• Wildewood Park
• Henry Doorly Zoo
• Omaha Children's Museum
• Fun Plex Amusement Park

Things To Do In Ralston

The Fun Plex Amusement Park is a popular tourist destination, especially popular among children. The Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens provides historical insights into the city and country’s heritage. One can also visit the Dundee Theater and Orpheum Theater to enjoy cultural entertainment. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Lakeview Golf Course.

Ralston Transportation

Air transportation is available from Eppley Airfield.

Ralston Higher Education

Metropolitan Community College Area, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Creighton University and Bellevue University are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

Ralston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 2%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 6%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Ralston, NE

Comparing Ralston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Ralston Almanac

Ralston Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ralston Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ralston, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ralston Public Libraries

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Ralston High Schools (2004)

RALSTON HIGH SCHOOL
402-331-7373
Serves 939 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Ralston Colleges

(List of All Nebraska Colleges)

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