Ruthven, IA
Living in Ruthven
Bikeability
22
Walkability
60
Commute
88
Public Transit
23
Affordability
100
Public Safety
65
Airports
13
Hospitals
89
Colleges
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
85
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
751
Population
-39 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
50%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate37%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$37k
Median Household Income
-$4.6k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
80%
Lived Here Last Year
-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office24%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked6%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$60k
Median Home Value
+$5.6k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$373
Median Monthly Rent
+$148 (2010–19)
63%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas57%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ruthven
United States45
Iowa35
Palo Alto County33
Property Crime in Ruthven
United States48
Iowa43
Palo Alto County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ruthven
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding52
Tornado26
Blizzard11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ruthven, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ruthven, IA
Emmetsburg Catholic School
11 miles, E
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
12 miles, W
Sacred Heart School
13 miles, W
Pocahontas Catholic School
30 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Ruthven, IA
Buena Vista University
37 miles, SW
Northwestern College
59 miles, W
Waldorf University
64 miles, E
Dordt University
64 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ruthven, IA
Palo Alto County Hospital
10 miles, E
Spencer Municipal Hospital
12 miles, W
Avera Holy Family Hospital
20 miles, N
Lakes Regional Healthcare
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Ruthven, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
91 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
98 miles, W
Des Moines International Airport
127 miles, SE
Rochester International Airport
132 miles, NE