Ruthven, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Palo Alto County County
Ruthven, IA
At a Glance
How Ruthven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ruthven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ruthven a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ruthven residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,210. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 336 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ruthven is $103,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,828. Median rent is $650/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
15.4% of adults in Ruthven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ruthven has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.