Ringgold County Map, Iowa

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Map of Ringgold County - Ringgold County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. Ringgold County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Ringgold County located in the map, major cities in Ringgold county, population, areas, and places of interest.

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Map of Ringgold County, Iowa

Ringgold County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. It's county seat is Mount Ayr. As per 2020 census, the population of Ringgold County is 4639 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 538 sq mi (1,393 km2). Ringgold County was established on -19302.

Ringgold County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County Seat	Mount Ayr
Largest City/Town	Mount Ayr
Established	February 24, 1847
Total Area	539 sq mi (1,396 sq km)
Land Area	535 sq mi (1,386 sq km)
Water Area	4 sq mi (10 sq km)
Population	4,663 (Census 2020)
Population Density	8.7 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CT)
Major Highways	U.S. Highway 169, Iowa Highway 2, Iowa Highway 25
Major Rivers	Middle Fork Grand River, Platte River, Elk Creek
Neighboring Counties	Union County, Adams County, Taylor County, Decatur County, Worth County (MO), Harrison County (MO)
Famous For	Mount Ayr, Sun Valley Lake, agriculture, scenic rolling hills, rural Iowa heritage
Top Attractions	Sun Valley Lake, Ringgold County Courthouse, Poe Hollow Park, Ringgold County Historical Museum
Official Website	Official Website

About Ringgold County, Iowa

Ringgold County is located in south-central Iowa along the Missouri border and was established in 1847. The county seat and largest city is Mount Ayr. Named after Major Samuel Ringgold, a hero of the Mexican-American War, the county is known for its agricultural economy, scenic countryside, and recreational opportunities around Sun Valley Lake. Ringgold County remains one of Iowa's least-populated counties and retains a strong rural character. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Cities and Towns in Ringgold County, Iowa

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Mount Ayr (county seat)	1,623	40.7147°N, 94.2355°W
Diagonal	344	40.8114°N, 94.3408°W
Kellerton	243	40.6464°N, 94.0561°W
Tingley	136	40.8508°N, 94.1972°W
Redding	63	40.6025°N, 94.3719°W
Benton	39	40.6728°N, 94.3600°W
Maloy	22	40.6664°N, 94.4139°W
Ellston	19	40.8472°N, 94.1281°W
Beaconsfield	15	40.7781°N, 94.0589°W
Clearfield (partly)	278	40.7394°N, 94.4781°W
Shannon City (partly)	73	40.8972°N, 94.2478°W
Delphos (CDP)	26	40.6878°N, 94.3550°W
Sun Valley Lake (CDP)	187	40.8703°N, 94.0669°W

Best Golf Courses in Ringgold County, Iowa

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Mount Ayr Golf & Country Club	Mount Ayr	40.7228°N, 94.2452°W
Sun Valley Lake Golf Course	Ellston	40.8681°N, 94.0767°W
Diagonal Golf Club	Diagonal	40.8172°N, 94.3483°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Ringgold County

Major highways provide access across southern Iowa and into neighboring Missouri.

U.S. Highway 169 - major north-south route through Mount Ayr
Iowa Highway 2 - principal east-west highway across southern Iowa
Iowa Highway 25 - connects Mount Ayr with Interstate 80 and northern Iowa communities

Neighboring Counties of Ringgold County

Union County (north)
Adams County (east)
Taylor County (west)
Decatur County (southeast)
Worth County, Missouri (south)
Harrison County, Missouri (southwest)

What are Top Attractions in Ringgold County, Iowa

The county offers outdoor recreation, local history, and scenic rural landscapes.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
Sun Valley Lake	Ellston Area	Boating, fishing, swimming, and vacation homes
Ringgold County Courthouse	Mount Ayr	Historic county courthouse architecture
Ringgold County Historical Museum	Mount Ayr	Local history and pioneer exhibits
Poe Hollow Park	Near Mount Ayr	Camping, fishing, and outdoor recreation
Mount Ayr Courthouse Square	Mount Ayr	Historic downtown district
Sun Valley Country Club	Ellston	Golf and lake recreation
Diagonal Community Center	Diagonal	Local events and community activities
Kellerton Historic District	Kellerton	Historic buildings and small-town heritage
Tingley Centennial Park	Tingley	Community recreation and gatherings
Middle Fork Grand River Corridor	Countywide	Wildlife viewing and scenic countryside
Ringgold County Fairgrounds	Mount Ayr	Agricultural fairs and annual events
Southern Iowa Scenic Drives	Countywide	Rolling hills and rural landscapes

Distance from Ringgold County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving) from Mount Ayr.

Mount Ayr to Diagonal (Ringgold County), Iowa - 10 mi (16 km)
Mount Ayr to Kellerton (Ringgold County), Iowa - 12 mi (19 km)
Mount Ayr to Tingley (Ringgold County), Iowa - 17 mi (27 km)
Mount Ayr to Creston (Union County), Iowa - 28 mi (45 km)
Mount Ayr to Corning (Adams County), Iowa - 29 mi (47 km)
Mount Ayr to Bedford (Taylor County), Iowa - 33 mi (53 km)
Mount Ayr to Leon (Decatur County), Iowa - 24 mi (39 km)
Mount Ayr to Lamoni (Decatur County), Iowa - 32 mi (52 km)
Mount Ayr to Bethany, Missouri - 22 mi (35 km)
Mount Ayr to Maryville, Missouri - 59 mi (95 km)
Mount Ayr to Council Bluffs (Pottawattamie County), Iowa - 118 mi (190 km)
Mount Ayr to Des Moines (Polk County), Iowa - 95 mi (153 km)
Mount Ayr to Omaha, Nebraska - 132 mi (212 km)
Mount Ayr to Kansas City, Missouri - 115 mi (185 km)
Mount Ayr to Cedar Rapids (Linn County), Iowa - 181 mi (291 km)

Nearest Airports

Nearest airport of Ringgold is Chattanooga (CHA) Airport.

References

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