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Ruthven, IA

Ruthven, IA.

Population: 1,213 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ruthven, IA is $189,197 — up 7.1% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$189,197

Median home value

+7.1%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$189,197
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+18.1%
5-year appreciation
+36.0%
10-year appreciation
+96.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$189,197
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary School, Ruthven-Ayrshire High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.0 in
Annual snowfall
41.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
211
Days with Moderate air quality
135
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Emmetsburg Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-9 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Housing built before 1970
55.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,521
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
71.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,572
Average weekly wage
$898
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Agriculture, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RuthvenState medianUS median
Median home value$189,197$211,348$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,521$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Ruthven, IA?
$189,197.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ruthven, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Ruthven, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ruthven, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ruthven, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ruthven, IA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Ruthven, IA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ruthven, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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