Ruthville, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
103 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
66.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
65.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$9,999 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$608 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$928 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ward County
3
Minot Metro Area
3
North Dakota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ward County
4
Minot Metro Area
3
North Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 9
Feb 0 5 14
Mar 1 7 26
Apr 1 4 42
May 2 1 54
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 2 0 69
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 2 43
Nov 1 7 27
Dec 1 7 13

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 10%

Schools

Dakota Elementary School
4 miles, N 3.2 star
North Plains Elementary School
4 miles, N 4.1 star
Memorial Middle School
4 miles, N 3.2 star
Erik Ramstad Middle School
7 miles, SW 2.8 star

Colleges

Minot State University
9 miles, S 2.3 star
Dakota College at Bottineau
51 miles, E 1.9 star
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
60 miles, W 1 star
Turtle Mountain Community College
79 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Trinity Hospitals
10 miles, S 2.3 star

Airports

Minot International Airport
8 miles, S 1 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
111 miles, SE 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
113 miles, S 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
158 miles, SE 1 star