What are the schools like in Ruth, NV?

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

What is the median household income in Ruth?

The median household income in Ruth, NV is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 27.7%.

What is the weather like in Ruth, NV?

Ruth has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 63.9 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Ruth, NV?

Ruth has a violent crime rate of 386.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 511.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ruth, NV a Good Place to Live?

Ruth is a small town of 189 in Nevada, with a median household income of N/A and a 27.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Ruth stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ruth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ruth 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 Ruth metro area.

Metric	Ruth, NV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$68,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ruth's violent crime rate is 386.2 per 100,000 residents — 2% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

386.2 /100k

Property Crime

511.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ruth, NV	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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ruth sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 12.6 inches of annual precipitation and 63.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ruth, NV
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	12.6"
Annual Snowfall	63.9"

Demographics

Metric	Ruth, NV	National Avg
Population	189	—
Median Age	67.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	27.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	61.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ely, NV 6 mi McGill, NV 14 mi Preston, NV 25 mi Lund, NV 29 mi Baker, NV 50 mi

ZIP Codes in Ruth

Ruth, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

89319

Ruth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ruth, NV affordable or expensive?

Ruth has a median home value of $68,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Ruth, NV?

Ruth's violent crime rate is 386.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 511.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ruth?

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

Is Ruth, NV a good place to live?

Ruth, NV has a population of 189, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 27.7%. 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 Ruth?

Ruth averages 37.7°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.6 inches with about 63.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ruth?

Ruth, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 89319.

What is the population of Ruth?

The population of Ruth, Nevada is 189 with a median age of 67.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ruth?

Key numbers for living in Ruth: median home $68,500, median household income N/A, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ruth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.