At a Glance
Median Income
$57,083
$26,304 per capita
Home Value
$266,900
Zillow: $451,946
Median Rent
$918/mo
42.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
71.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
17.2% 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
3.3 / 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 $57,083 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,304. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 693 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rutledge is $266,900 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $451,946. Median rent is $918/month, with 42.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
17.8% of adults in Rutledge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
71.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rutledge has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,134
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density345/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$26,304
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$1,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$997
Housing
A
Home Value$266,900
Rent$918
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$451,946
Housing Units404
Rent Burden42.7%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,731/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation714 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+71.5%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rutledge was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.