Ruth, NV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
266 332.4M (US)
Median Age
71.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
35.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,786 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$71,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$393 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$853 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

White Pine County
3
Nevada
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

White Pine County
2
Nevada
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 25
Feb 1 9 29
Mar 1 7 36
Apr 1 5 42
May 1 1 50
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 2 46
Nov 1 4 35
Dec 1 8 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NV State Senate District 19, NV Assembly District 33, NV
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Schools

Steptoe Valley High School
6 miles, SE • 1.4 star
White Pine Middle School
6 miles, SE • 1.9 star
White Pine High School
7 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Great Basin College
116 miles, N • 1.4 star
Southern Utah University
152 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
114 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Elko Regional Airport
115 miles, N • 1 star
Cedar City Regional Airport
150 miles, S • 1 star
St George Regional Airport
175 miles, S • 1 star
Provo Municipal Airport
185 miles, E • 1 star
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