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Ruthton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pipestone County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
180
Population
310/sq mi density
$40,000
Median Income
$26,652 per capita
$54,100
Home Value
$121,757 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
144
Violent Crime/100K
1,770 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,100 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ruthton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 310/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1775°N, 96.1034°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pipestone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in |
Ruthton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").