At a Glance
Median Income
$78,269
$40,780 per capita
Home Value
$90,900
Zillow: $220,286
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
13.7% smoking rate
How Ruskin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ruskin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ruskin a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ruskin residents earn a median household income of $78,269 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,780. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ruskin is $90,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,286. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
24.1% of adults in Ruskin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ruskin has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population177
Median Age65.2 yrs
Density421/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,269
Per Capita$40,780
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$536M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,900
Rent
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$220,286
Housing Units102
Rent Burden16.7%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,674 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute14 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ruskin was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.