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Ruth, NC
B
Population: 525
Home Price: $115,400
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Overview
Ruth is a village in the state of North Carolina with a population of 525. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Ruth has a four seasons climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
27.1 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Ruth, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Ruth
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$21,592
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$45,682
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
29.2%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Ruth
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
49.1
43.3
42.3
Gender
Ruth
North Carolina
United States
Male
46.9%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
53.1%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Ruth
North Carolina
United States
White
87.6%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
4.6%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.6%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.3%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.9%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Ruth
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$115,400
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$392
$682
$801
Family Households
43.7%
43.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.0%
36.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
79.7%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
20.3%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Ruth
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
14.3%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
38.2%
38.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.5%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.1%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
9.1%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Ruth
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
NA%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Ruth
North Carolina
United States
Murder
NA
7.8
3.0
Rape
NA
49.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
72.2
40.7
Assault
NA
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Ruth
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
NA
751.0
336.1
Theft
NA
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
184.7
167.1
Arson
NA
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Ruth, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
gluten free
food truck
dairy
fast food
delicious
grocery
authentic
chinese food
dumplings
bread
herbal
tacos
burgers
pizzas
french fries
vegan
italian
catering
chicken salad
bbq
high school football
football
country music
college football
video games
sports teams
golf
baseball
duke basketball
racing
teams
college basketball
chicago sports
basketball
wrestling
nascar
ncaa
volleyball
gaming
softball
inspired by
designs
childrens books
pfp
cover art
digital art
graphic design
nature
local artists
poetry
nft
creative
artists
collection
handdrawn
painting
sculptures
imagery
drawing
studio
books
video games
motorcycles
omi homie
nascar
youtuber
gaming
guitars
action figures
collector
motorsports
scifi
jeeps
outdoors
anime
eclectic
vacations
junk
fulltime
comics
sports
corporate
gaming
networking
tv
creative
actor connector
motorsports
programming
sponsorships
films
podcasting
studio
drama
storytelling
promotions
recreation
studios
abc nbc
booking
sports
space
campground
summer
winter
nature
mountain
frisbee
climate controlled
boating
pool
cozy cottage
visitors
lawn
swimming
photography
fishing
amazon
designs
gift card
tshirt designs
home depot
free samples
grocery store
mortar store
garage sale
drive thru
food truck
lowes
pharmacy
grocery
unique gifts
pickup
merch
catalogs
mailboxes
warehouse
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