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Ruth Area Facts

  • Ruth has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Ruth crime rates are 33% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Ruth is 8% lower than the North Carolina average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kiwanis Park
      Kiwanis Park Playground
      Main Street Park
      Charles Deviney Park
      Rutherfordton Clubhouse
      Crestview Park
      Bechtler Mint Site Historic Park
      ICC Gym

      Entertainment

      Bechtler House
      Autumn Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Yellow Sun Pizza & Pints
      Domino's
      Hardee's
      McDonald's
      KFC
      Dairio
      Cook Out

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ruth? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Ruth.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ruth? The cost of living in Ruth is 86/100 - which is 8% lower than North Carolina.
      Ruth
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ruth? Ruth crime rates are 3,269, which are 33% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,269 per 100k people

      43% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31  

      43% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Ruth? The median income in Ruth is $38,750 which is 20% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $38,75030% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $17,24742% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      6% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Ruth home prices? Ruth home prices are $113,100 - which is 28% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $113,10039% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $62834% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      19% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Ruth have good schools? The Ruth graduation rate is 69% - which is 15% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      17% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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