At a Glance
Median Income
$71,875
$31,391 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $251,106
Median Rent
$933/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
326/100K
651/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Ruma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ruma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ruma a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ruma residents earn a median household income of $71,875 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,391. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 827 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ruma is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,106. Median rent is $933/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Ruma reports 326 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 651/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Ruma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ruma has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population438
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$31,391
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$1,345M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$933
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$251,106
Housing Units171
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent326/100K
Property651/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault326/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation460 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ruma was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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