Ruth, NC
Living in Ruth
Bikeability9
Walkability33
Commute39
Public Transit9
Affordability99
Public Safety92
Airports57
Hospitals80
Colleges19
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Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
586Population+191 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Black9%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office20%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$133kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$417Median Monthly Rent+$90 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached70%
Mobile home27%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas11%
Utility gas17%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ruth
United States45
North Carolina20
Rutherford County10
Property Crime in Ruth
United States48
North Carolina30
Rutherford County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ruth
Inland Flooding33
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ruth, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ruth, NC
Trinity Christian School
0 miles, SW
Word of Faith Christian School
3 miles, SE
Glenwood Christian Academy
7 miles, SE
Pine Ridge Mennonite School
7 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Ruth, NC
Gardner-Webb University
18 miles, SE
University of South Carolina-Upstate
27 miles, S
Montreat College
27 miles, NW
Limestone College
28 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ruth, NC
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
2 miles, SW
St Lukes Hospital
18 miles, SW
The McDowell Hospital
20 miles, N
Atrium Health Cleveland
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Ruth, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
34 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
37 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
57 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
80 miles, N