Redding, IA, 2019
Redding’s story
171 years in pictures
Census counts: 85 in 1880, a peak of 311 in 1900, 63 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1940 on.
- 1855Redding is settled
ReddingIA
A town of 63, settled in 1855.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
63
2025 Census estimate · −1.6% since 2020
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
66.2
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Redding a good place to live?
Redding’s age of the median resident is 66.2 years, against 38.7 years in Iowa’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a higher owner-occupancy rate than Redding. Redding has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
63 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Redding: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Redding, and how to reach them.
PowerInterstate Power and Light17.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers91% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Redding’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRinggold County AuditorRinggold County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code5086050860 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Redding.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Redding’s year
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 14°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a winter.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–36°
Spring40–62°
Summer63–84°
Fall41–64°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Redding is
Among adults in Redding, 43% have obesity. Of 32 CDC measures, Redding beats the Iowa average on 4 and trails it on 5. Redding: 20% of adults binge drink, where Iowa’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 16%.
| Redding | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
4 better23 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Redding | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.4% | 9.4% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.2% | 11.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.2% | 6.6% |
Ringgold County Hospital
10.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Redding, with drought at the top
Federal aid has come to Redding households in 5 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024. Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 52% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 30% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to drought, and 15% to heat waves.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtHeat wavesCold waves
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Redding
14pages on Redding
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Redding; the nearest are
Graceland University-LamoniUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lamoni24 mi$20,950 tuitionNorthwest Missouri State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Maryville, MO31.7 mi$10,611 in-state tuitionSouthwestern Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Creston32.3 mi$8,064 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Redding residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
About Redding
City in Iowa, USA
Redding is a city in southwest Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The population was 63 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,145 ft
- ZIP code
- 50860
Questions about Redding
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Redding, IA a good place to live?
Redding has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.