Rutledge, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pine County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
278 Population 94/sq mi density
$62,917 Median Income $28,930 per capita
$111,700 Home Value $179,952 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 11.3% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,700 home value, $825/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rutledge, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,917
16% below
$28,930 per capita
Home Value
$111,700
60% below
Zillow: $179,952
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
11.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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)

Income
84%
Home Value
40%
Rent
71%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rutledge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $62,917 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,930. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 733 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rutledge is $111,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,952. Median rent is $825/month, with 11.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

7.2% of adults in Rutledge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rutledge has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population278
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,917
Per Capita$28,930
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$995M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,700
Rent$825
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$179,952
Housing Units137
Rent Burden11.3%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,534/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation1,030 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Rutledge was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.