At a Glance
Median Income
$94,167
$45,314 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $183,744
Median Rent
$463/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
14.2% smoking rate
How Rutland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rutland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rutland a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rutland residents earn a median household income of $94,167 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,314. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 191 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rutland is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,744. Median rent is $463/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
17.7% of adults in Rutland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rutland has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population92
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density236/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,167
Per Capita$45,314
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,784M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$463
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$183,744
Housing Units56
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain23.2 in/yr
Elevation1,225 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Rutland was founded in 1887.
The median home in Rutland was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.