Minnesota
Rutledge is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 278. Residents earn $62,917 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rutledge receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Rutledge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rutledge is $62,917, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Rutledge is $111,700, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Rutledge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,917 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,930 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $851 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,352 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 733 |
| County GDP | $995M |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Healthcare | 79 |
| Retail | 94 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,634 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.25% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $111,700 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $181,090 |
| Census Median Rent | $825 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 11.3% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Homeownership | 91.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,634 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.25% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 27.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,534/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 79 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.3 inches |
| 12% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2559°N, 92.8782°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27115 |
Winner: Republican by 35.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.2% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 79 |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Retail Stores | 94 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |