At a Glance
Home Value
$71,000
Zillow: $199,414
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
28.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
18.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ruth a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ruth is $71,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,414. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
0.0% of adults in Ruth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ruth has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population266
Median Age71.1 yrs
Density760/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans31.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$30,764
Unemployment28.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,332M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,468
Housing
Home Value$71,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$199,414
Housing Units167
Rent Burden17.7%
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation6,866 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ruth was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Elko Regional (115 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.365 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
50.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.