Ruthven, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Ruthven is a community in Palo Alto County, Iowa, home to about 732 people spread across 0.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $35,000 a year, and a typical home is worth about $105,700. About 33.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Ruthven ranks number 379 of 1,017 in population, number 668 in median household income, number 575 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Ruthven typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 7°F. The area sees roughly 37 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dickens, IA | 6.2 mi. | 131 |
| 2. | Ayrshire, IA | 7.1 mi. | 146 |
| 3. | Gillett Grove, IA | 10.5 mi. | 40 |
| 4. | Graettinger, IA | 10.5 mi. | 1,096 |
| 5. | Emmetsburg, IA | 11.1 mi. | 3,648 |
| 6. | Terril, IA | 12.6 mi. | 290 |
| 7. | Spencer, IA | 12.9 mi. | 11,400 |
| 8. | Curlew, IA | 13.2 mi. | 54 |
What is the population of Ruthven, Iowa?
Ruthven has a population of about 732 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Ruthven, Iowa in?
Ruthven is located in Palo Alto County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Ruthven, Iowa?
The median home value in Ruthven is about $105,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Ruthven, Iowa?
The median personal income in Ruthven is about $35,000 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Ruthven, Iowa?
Since 1950, 23 tornadoes have been recorded in Palo Alto County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Ruthven, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 7 degrees, with around 37 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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