Iowa
Ruthven is a small town in Iowa with a population of 766. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ruthven receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ruthven offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ruthven is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Ruthven is $103,400, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Ruthven experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 37.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,210 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $912 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,314 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 336 |
| County GDP | $796M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,525 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.41% |
| Commute Time | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $103,400 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $174,396 |
| Census Median Rent | $650 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,525 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.41% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,822/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.6 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,436 ft (438 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,868/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1301°N, 94.8987°W |
| County FIPS | 19147 |
Winner: Republican by 45 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.4% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,868/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 22.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |