Quality of Life and Culture in Ruby, AK - PlaceVista

Ruby, AK A

Population: 200

Home Price: $75,000

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Overview

Ruby is a village in the state of Alaska with a population of 200. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Ruby has a short summer and cold winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (A) Excellent
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: (F) Poor
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 8.6 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Ruby, AK

Employment and Income	Ruby	Alaska	United States
Per Capita Income	$18,095	$29,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$40,000	$59,648	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	13.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	8.8%	16.5%	10.5%

Age	Ruby	Alaska	United States
Median Age	27.4	37.7	42.3

Gender	Ruby	Alaska	United States
Male	54.0%	53.9%	49.8%
Female	46.0%	46.1%	50.2%

Race	Ruby	Alaska	United States
White	15.5%	41.8%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.7%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	79.5%	47.1%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	2.1%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	0.7%	2.7%
Multiracial	5.0%	7.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Ruby	Alaska	United States
Median Home Price	$75,000	$176,926	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$408	$773	$801
Family Households	31.8%	31.8%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	33.3%	33.3%	26.2%
Homeowners	83.3%	70.3%	72.9%
Renters	16.7%	29.7%	27.1%

Education	Ruby	Alaska	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	18.9%	8.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	50.0%	50.0%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	19.8%	23.6%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	0.9%	5.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	0.9%	11.5%	15.0%

Proficiency	Ruby	Alaska	United States
Mathematics	30.0%	31.4%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	35.8%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Ruby	Alaska	United States
Murder	NA	5.7	3.0
Rape	NA	207.7	38.0
Robbery	NA	47.1	40.7
Assault	NA	525.0	188.5

Property Crime	Ruby	Alaska	United States
Burglary	NA	368.5	336.1
Theft	NA	2058.3	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	288.2	167.1
Arson	NA	25.4	10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Ruby, AK

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