At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$13,369 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
50.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
268 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rutledge residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,369. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Rutledge reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.7% of adults in Rutledge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
50.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rutledge has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population80
Median Age14.5 yrs
Density615/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$13,369
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$111,226
Housing Units82
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days268/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation771 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+50.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband15.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rutledge was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (29 miles).
4.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.