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Ruthven, IA


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Ruthven, Iowa

Ruthven, Iowa, in Palo Alto county, is 87 miles NE of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 139 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 711.

The People and Families of Ruthven

In Ruthven, about 57% of adults are married. Ruthven offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ruthven had a median family income of $40,469.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ruthven Housing

Owners occupy 80% of the housing units in Ruthven. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Ruthven is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Ruthven, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ruthven strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRuthven Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Ruthven Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ruthven, IA

Comparing Ruthven to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women64
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity47
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times74
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use34
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built24
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