Ruth, CA

Full City Profile · California · Trinity County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

165 Population 4/sq mi density

56°F Avg Temperature

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ruth, CA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

24.8%

26% below

97.4% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

34.7%

8% above

21.1% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

56°F

How Ruth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty

Bachelor's

74%

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ruth a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 - Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

24.8% of adults in Ruth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ruth has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population165

Median Age66.9 yrs

Density4/mi²

Male / Female69% / 31%

Foreign Born8.5%

Veterans9.7%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$40,761

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$598M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,080

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership89.2%

Zillow$166,167

Housing Units230

Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity34.7%

Diabetes11.9%

Smoking21.1%

Heart Disease7.4%

Premature Death12,354/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Rain65.4 in/yr

AQI31 (Good)

Elevation2,829 ft

Education

C+

Bachelor's+24.8%

High School+97.4%

Graduate+2.0%

School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 43%

Broadband63.1%

Internet Speed16 Mbps

EV Stations1

Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Ruth was built in 1993.

24.0% of residents use public transit to commute.

The nearest airport is Redding Regional (57 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.511 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.

17.6% of the population has a disability.

The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.

273 declared natural disasters on record.