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Ruth, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rutherford County County
Ruth, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Ruth a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ruth residents earn a median household income of $48,125 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,367. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ruth is $122,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,438. Median rent is $707/month, with 39.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Ruth reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,246/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Ruth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ruth has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.