Quality of Life and Culture in Ruthven, IA

Overview

Ruthven is a village in the state of Iowa with a population of 780. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Ruthven has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Families
School Rating: (B) Good
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 19.9 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Ruthven, IA

Employment and Income	Ruthven	Iowa	United States
Per Capita Income	$25,999	$30,483	$32,693
Median Household Income	$51,250	$60,214	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	4.0%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	2.7%	7.4%	10.5%

Age	Ruthven	Iowa	United States
Median Age	37.2	42.5	42.3

Gender	Ruthven	Iowa	United States
Male	46.8%	50.2%	49.8%
Female	53.2%	49.8%	50.2%

Race	Ruthven	Iowa	United States
White	88.6%	94.1%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	1.4%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	10.0%	3.1%	5.2%

Housing Information	Ruthven	Iowa	United States
Median Home Price	$78,800	$109,187	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$382	$525	$801
Family Households	40.7%	40.7%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	37.2%	37.2%	26.2%
Homeowners	81.0%	79.6%	72.9%
Renters	19.0%	20.4%	27.1%

Education	Ruthven	Iowa	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	4.9%	5.5%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	30.7%	30.7%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	28.6%	22.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	14.5%	12.6%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	12.1%	13.0%	15.0%