At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$27,383 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
13.5% smoking rate
How Ruthville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ruthville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ruthville a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ruthville residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,383. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,723 business establishments, including 176 restaurants.
Education
27.4% of adults in Ruthville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ruthville has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population103
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density687/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$27,383
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$5,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$269,511
Housing Units77
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,781/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,658 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ruthville was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Minot International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 176 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.