Ruth, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rutherford County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

526 Population 1,252/sq mi density

$48,125 Median Income $22,367 per capita

$122,000 Home Value $191,438 Zillow

$707 Median Rent 39.3% income on rent

59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$48,125 median income, 1.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$122,000 home value, $707/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.1 / 5.0

13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Ruth (4)

BRIAR BOTTOM GROUP CAMPGROUND

STANDARD

6 sites 4.6/5 (21 reviews) $125/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

DAY USE AREA, WATER SPORTS, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, CLIMBING, BIKING

Briar Bottom Group Campground is the perfect getaway for visitors to enjoy mountain scenery and easy access to hiking trails. The campground sits at t...

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BLACK MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

STANDARD

37 sites 4.5/5 (137 reviews) $28–$56/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming Site, Day Use Area, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Climbing, Biking

Black Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S. and borders the South Toe River. Black Mountain is...

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CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

STANDARD

24 sites 4.5/5 (120 reviews) $10/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING

Curtis Creek Campground is nestled in the mountains at the base of the Blue Ridge just minutes from the quaint town of Old Fort and less than an hour ...

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CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA

STANDARD

39 sites 4.3/5 (145 reviews) $28–$70/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pop up

SWIMMING SITE, WATER SPORTS, PICNICKING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, CLIMBING, BIKING

Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area sits in the scenic mountains of Pisgah National Forest. This is a great place for small to medium-sized groups to sw...

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