Ruston, WA

Living in Ruston

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 48
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Commute 36
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 20
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Public Safety 26
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 66
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Schools 72
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Residents

1.2k Population +340 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
46% College-Educated +18% (2010–19)
65% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate20%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree21%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$91k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty
31  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more15%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military1%
Sales and office22%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked3%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$465k Median Home Value +$112k (2010–19)
39% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$153 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K19%
$1M to $1.49M3%

House Heating Type

Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
Utility gas47%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ruston

United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55

Property Crime in Ruston

United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 8 1
Feb 42 5 2
Mar 46 5 1
Apr 50 4 0
May 55 3 0
Jun 60 2 0
Jul 65 1 0
Aug 65 1 0
Sep 60 2 0
Oct 52 5 0
Nov 45 8 1
Dec 40 7 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ruston

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ruston, WA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Ruston, WA

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St Patrick School
3 miles, SE
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Annie Wright Schools
3 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Ruston, WA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ruston, WA

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St Anthony Hospital
7 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Ruston, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
176 miles, SE