Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Lost Island Park
Park
Lost Island Huston Park
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Ruthven.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Ruthven is 81/100 - which is 9% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime D+

Ruthven crime rates are 2,256 per 100k, which is 31% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,889 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
367 crimes per 100k D+
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employment D

The median income in Ruthven is $45,250 - which is 17% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$45,250 F
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Ruthven home prices are $72,300 - which is 46% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$72,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
1.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B-

The Ruthven graduation rate is 84% - which is 4% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
58% D+
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (1) F
Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary School
High Schools (1) D-
Ruthven-Ayrshire High School
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ratings N/A

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ruthven? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lost Island Park
      Lost Island Huston Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ruthven? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Ruthven.
      Drive to Work
      89%

      13% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ruthven? The cost of living in Ruthven is 81/100 - which is 9% lower than Iowa.
      Ruthven
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ruthven? Ruthven crime rates are 2,256, which are 31% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,256 per 100k people

      1% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      1% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -21%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Ruthven? The median income in Ruthven is $45,250 which is 17% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $45,25018% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,81317% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Ruthven a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Ruthven home prices? Ruthven home prices are $72,300 - which is 46% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $72,30061% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $50247% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      25% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Ruthven have good schools? The Ruthven graduation rate is 84% - which is 4% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      20% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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