At a Glance
Median Income
$59,125
$51,025 per capita
Home Value
$72,700
Zillow: $128,910
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
16.4% smoking rate
How Rulo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rulo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rulo 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
Rulo residents earn a median household income of $59,125 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,025. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 181 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rulo is $72,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,910. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
8.7% of adults in Rulo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
75.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rulo has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population142
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density225/mi²
Male / Female73% / 28%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,125
Per Capita$51,025
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$246M
Avg Weekly Wage$891
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,700
Rent
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$128,910
Housing Units108
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,112/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation971 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+75.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute17 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Rulo was founded in 1857.
The median home in Rulo was built in 1979.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.