At a Glance
Median Income
$40,000
$26,652 per capita
Home Value
$54,100
Zillow: $121,757
Median Rent
$775/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
17.5% smoking rate
How Ruthton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ruthton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ruthton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ruthton residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,652. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 399 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ruthton is $54,100 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,757. Median rent is $775/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
11.2% of adults in Ruthton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ruthton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population180
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density310/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$26,652
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$988M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,100
Rent$775
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$121,757
Housing Units123
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,687/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
Elevation1,729 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ruthton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.