At a Glance
Median Income
$57,625
$43,098 per capita
Home Value
$58,700
Zillow: $138,954
Median Rent
$637/mo
13.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
70.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
18.0% smoking rate
How Rutledge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rutledge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rutledge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rutledge residents earn a median household income of $57,625 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,098. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 300 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rutledge is $58,700 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,954. Median rent is $637/month, with 13.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
10.8% of adults in Rutledge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
70.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rutledge has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population223
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,625
Per Capita$43,098
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$606M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,700
Rent$637
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$138,954
Housing Units142
Rent Burden13.4%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,952/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain54.4 in/yr
Elevation328 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+70.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rutledge was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.558 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.