Ruthton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pipestone County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
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
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,100 home value, $775/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ruthton has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 42.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Ruthton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.7").