What are the schools like in Ruskin, NE?

School district data for Ruskin is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ruskin?

The median household income in Ruskin, NE is $73,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Ruskin, NE?

Ruskin has an average high temperature of 36.7°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.7 inches.

Ruskin, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Ruskin, NE?

Crime rate data for Ruskin is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Ruskin, NE a Good Place to Live?

Ruskin is a small town of 172 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $73,375 .

Strengths: Ruskin stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ruskin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ruskin city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Ruskin metro area.

Metric	Ruskin, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$91,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Ruskin is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ruskin, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ruskin sees average highs of 36.7°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 28.2 inches of annual precipitation and 20.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ruskin, NE
Average High — January	36.7°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	28.2"
Annual Snowfall	20.7"

Demographics

Metric	Ruskin, NE	National Avg
Population	172	—
Median Age	60.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.5%	22.2%
65 and over	46.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Nora, NE 6 mi Oak, NE 7 mi Deshler, NE 8 mi Hardy, NE 10 mi Byron, NE 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Ruskin

Ruskin, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68974

Ruskin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ruskin, NE affordable or expensive?

Ruskin has a median home value of $91,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $73,375.

What is the crime rate in Ruskin, NE?

Crime data for Ruskin is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Ruskin?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ruskin, NE a good place to live?

Ruskin, NE has a population of 172, a median household income of $73,375, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ruskin?

Ruskin averages 36.7°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.2 inches with about 20.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ruskin?

Ruskin, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68974.

What is the population of Ruskin?

The population of Ruskin, Nebraska is 172 with a median age of 60.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ruskin?

Key numbers for living in Ruskin: median home $91,100, median household income $73,375. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ruskin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.