Ruthton, Minnesota

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Population in July 2008: 259. Population change since 2000: -8.8%

Males: 127	(49.3%)
Females: 132	(50.7%)

Median resident age:	38.3 years
Minnesota median age:	35.4 years

Zip codes: 56170.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $32,810 (it was $26,250 in 2000)

Ruthton:	$32,810
Minnesota:	$55,802

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,391

Ruthton:	$17,391
Minnesota:	$29,027

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $57,313 (it was $29,500 in 2000)

Ruthton:	$57,313
Minnesota:	$213,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $68,589; Detached houses: $68,844; Mobile homes: $25,000

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Races in Ruthton:

White Non-Hispanic (97.5%)
Black (1.1%)
American Indian (0.7%)
Two or more races (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Ruthton: 72.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (47.5%), Norwegian (26.1%), Dutch (25.4%), Danish (15.8%), Swedish (9.2%), Irish (7.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1730 feet

Land area: 0.68 square miles.

Population density: 383 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Ruthton

High school or higher: 78.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
Unemployed: 3.9%
Mean travel time to work: 28.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ruthton city

Never married: 16.2%
Now married: 63.9%
Separated: 4.6%
Widowed: 10.0%
Divorced: 5.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:	0.0%
Minnesota:	5.3%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Ruthton:	1.6% ($472)
Minnesota:	1.1% ($1,297)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (54.2 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (149.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (455.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Florence, MN (2.2 miles) , Tyler, MN (2.7 miles ), Holland, MN (2.7 miles ), Lake Benton, MN (3.3 miles ), Woodstock, MN (3.4 miles) , Balaton, MN (3.5 miles ), Russell, MN (3.5 miles ), Lake Wilson, MN (3.8 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 0 buildings
1997: 0 buildings
1998: 0 buildings
1999: 0 buildings
2000: 0 buildings
2001: 0 buildings
2002: 0 buildings
2003: 0 buildings
2004: 0 buildings
2005: 0 buildings
2006: 0 buildings
2007: 0 buildings
2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

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Latitude: 44.18 N, Longitude: 96.10 W

Area code: 507

Population change in the 1990s: -43 (-13.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (13%)
Food (13%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
Repair and maintenance (9%)
Transportation equipment (7%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Health care (22%)
Accommodation and food services (15%)
Educational services (14%)
Food (11%)
Social assistance (7%)
Other direct selling establishments (4%)
Printing and related support activities (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Laborers and material movers, hand (15%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (8%)
Farmers and farm managers (5%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (16%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
Waiters and waitresses (5%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)

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Average climate in Ruthton, Minnesota

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Ruthton, Minnesota average precipitation

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Ruthton-area historical tornado activity is above Minnesota state average. It is 110% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1992, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 17.5 miles away from the Ruthton city center killed one person and injured 35 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/13/1968, a category 5 tornado 17.5 miles away from the city center killed 9 people and injured 150 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Ruthton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Minnesota state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/19/2005 at 02:43:46, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 71.6 miles away from Ruthton center
On 2/9/1994 at 08:45:35, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 78.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Birthplace of: Todd Bouman - 2005 NFL player (New Orleans Saints, born: Aug 1, 1972).

Hospitals/medical centers near Ruthton:

TYLER HEALTHCARE CENTER, INC (about 7 miles; TYLER, MN)
PIPESTONE COUNTY MED CTR & ASHTON CC (about 16 miles; PIPESTONE, MN)
TRACY HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; TRACY, MN)

Political contributions by individuals in Ruthton, MN

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ruthton:

SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; MARSHALL, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,405)
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 37 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
RIDGEWATER COLLEGE (about 88 miles; WILLMAR, MN; FT enrollment: 2,711)
SOUTH CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE-MANKATO (about 100 miles; NORTH MANKATO, MN; FT enrollment: 2,186)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 104 miles; VERMILLION, SD; FT enrollment: 6,014)
MINNESOTA STATE UNVERSITY-MANKATO (about 105 miles; MANKATO, MN; FT enrollment: 11,210)
GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE (about 106 miles; ST PETER, MN; FT enrollment: 2,355)

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Notable locations in Ruthton: Ruthton (A), Ruthton Fire Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Ruthton include: Ruthton United Methodist Church (A), Peace Lutheran Church (B), Country Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Ruthton Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Average household size:

This city:	2.2 people
Minnesota:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	64.3%
Whole state:	66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	3.9%
Whole state:	5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This city:	15.0%
Whole state:	7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This city:	6.2%
Whole state:	3.2%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Ruthton, MN

Ruthton compared to Minnesota state average:

Median house value significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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Banks with branches in Ruthton (2009 data):

The Buffalo Ridge Bank: Main Street - Ruthton Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1917-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $36.4 mil, Deposits: $31.3 mil, headquarters in Beardsley, MN, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Beardsley Bancshares, Inc.

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2004 Presidential Election results in Pipestone County Minnesota:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Bottled, tank, or LP gas (59%) Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (41%)

Religion statistics for Ruthton

Adherents

Name	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	Christian Reformed Church in North America	Lutheran Church	Catholic Church	Reformed Church in America
Adherents	19.2%	18.1%	16.6%	16.0%	8.3%
Congregations	9.7%	12.9%	16.1%	9.7%	6.5%

Name	Presbyterian Church (USA)	United Methodist Church	Association of Free Lutheran Congregations-Number of Adherents	Evangelical Free Church of America	Other religions
Adherents	6.8%	5.6%	4.3%	1.3%	3.8%
Congregations	9.7%	12.9%	1364.5%	3.2%	-1345.2%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration	0	$0		1	$1,377
Totals for Government	0	$0		1	$1,377

Ruthton government finances in 2002:

Charges - Sewerage: $28,000
All Other: $10,000

Parks & Recreation: $3,000
Construction - Regular Highways: $8,000
Current Operations - Water Utilities: $55,000
Sewerage: $45,000

General - Other: $31,000

Regular Highways: $24,000

Fire Protection: $17,000

Police Protection: $8,000

Financial Administration: $7,000

Central Staff Services: $2,000

Parks & Recreation: $1,000
Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $12,000
General - Interest on Debt: $14,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $295,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $315,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $285,000
Other, NEC: $275,000
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $40,000
Water Utilities: $10,000
Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $8,000
Special Assessments: $3,000

General Revenue, NEC: $3,000
Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $19,000
Regular Highways: $4,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $991,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $56,000
Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $13,000
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $68,000
All Other: $8,000
Tax - Property: $33,000
NEC: $2,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $30,000
Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $14,000

5.86% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,852 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.86%
Minnesota average:	7.79%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Minnehaha County, SD	0.70% ($23,440 average AGI)
from Murray County, MN	0.31% ($29,091)
from Rock County, MN	0.28% ($25,500)

6.72% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,719 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.72%
Minnesota average:	7.84%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Minnehaha County, SD	0.97% ($47,514 average AGI)
to Lyon County, MN	0.47% ($22,882)
to Hennepin County, MN	0.36% ($29,308)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ruthton:

KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
KMHL (1400 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: K M H L BROADCASTING CO.)
KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ruthton:

KKCK (99.7 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KISD (98.7 FM; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
KJOE (106.1 FM; SLAYTON, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
KARL (105.1 FM; TRACY, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KNSW (91.7 FM; WORTHINGTON-MARSHALL, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
KLQL (101.1 FM; LUVERNE, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
K277AI (103.3 FM; RUSSELL, MN; Owner: CHRISTIAN HERITAGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
KRSW (89.3 FM; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
KARZ (107.5 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
KKHG (107.9 FM; FLANDREAU, SD; Owner: LA COMMUNIQUE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ruthton:

KSMN (Channel 20; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL TV COMPANY)
KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 4
Total length: 2 meters (7ft)
Total average daily traffic: 3,648
Total average daily truck traffic: 450

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2

Lottie L Thompson, 1128 Highway 23 (Florence - 050106), Type: Tower, Structure height: 107.3 m, Overall height: 110 m
Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1101 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60172, Phone: (847) 240-1508
Scott Kirby, Rtr Es, 441 Duluth Ave, Type: Pole, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, , Licensee ID: L00764118
Registrant: Trillion Partners Inc., 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd., #150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1

RTR MS, 111 3rd St, Type: Building, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 19.2 m, Call Sign: WQGG944
Assigned Frequencies : 23135.0 MHz
Grant Date: 01/16/2007, Expiration Date: 01/16/2017, Certifier: Scott Smyth
Registrant: Trillion Partners, Inc., 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd. Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Fax: (512) 334-4099, Email:

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 1

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