At a Glance
Median Income
$50,580
$37,488 per capita
Home Value
$147,800
Zillow: $206,381
Median Rent
$829/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
38/100K
1,127/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
269 sunny days/yr
How Rugby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rugby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rugby a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rugby residents earn a median household income of $50,580 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,488. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 198 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rugby is $147,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,381. Median rent is $829/month, with 35.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Rugby reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,127/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.2% of adults in Rugby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rugby has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,555
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,116/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,580
Per Capita$37,488
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$267M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,800
Rent$829
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$206,381
Housing Units1,378
Rent Burden35.2%
Crime
F
Violent38/100K
Property1,127/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary188/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,691/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain21.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,541 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute11 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rugby was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.