Ricketts is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the Middle Soldier River. The population was 109 at the time of the 2020 census…Ricketts is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the Middle Soldier River. The population was 109 at the time of the 2020 census. Ricketts was platted in 1899. It was named for an early settler. A post office has been in operation in Ricketts since 1899.