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Ruby, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
180 Population 26/sq mi density
$35,208 Median Income $21,637 per capita
$72,900 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
26°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 2,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,208 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Ruby, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,208
53% below
$21,637 per capita
Home Value
$72,900
74% below
Zillow: $435,931
Violent Crime
871/100K
129% above
2,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
91% below
76.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
27.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
26°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Ruby Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ruby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
47%
Home Value
26%
Poverty
212%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
229%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ruby a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ruby residents earn a median household income of $35,208 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,637. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ruby is $72,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Ruby reports 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,348/100K.

Education

3.2% of adults in Ruby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 76.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ruby has an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population180
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,208
Per Capita$21,637
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty26.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,724

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,900
Rent
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units120
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

F
Violent871/100K
Property2,348/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking27.9%
Heart Disease8.2%

Climate

Avg Temp26°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain13.9 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation576 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+76.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute11 min
Broadband85.0%

Did You Know?

The median home in Ruby was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (225 miles).
30.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.