Ruby’s story
115 years in pictures
1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1911Ruby is settled
RubyAK
A town of 237, settled in 1911. Public schools that outperform most of Alaska.
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Population
237
residents
Median home value
$205K
Census ACS
Median age
50.6
years
Land area
8 sq mi
What makes Ruby stand out
The thing Ruby does most differently from other towns.
Small town
237 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Ruby’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ruby. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Ruby’s public schools outperform 10% of Alaska districts
The public schools Ruby’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 90% of Alaska’s districts on state tests and graduation.
DSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merreline A Kangas School | PK–12 | 24 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AK on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Health
How healthy Ruby is
Ruby beats the Alaska average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20.
32 measures vs. Alaska
2 better10 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Ruby | AK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.7% | 17.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 74.4% | 68% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 31.7% | 14.3% |
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesAvalanchesWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Ruby
City in Alaska, United States
Ruby (Koyukon: Tl'aa'ologhe) is an incorporated town in central western Alaska, situated on the south bank of the Yukon River at the northwesternmost tip of the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge. It is accessible only by boat or air. A formerly sizeable gold-mining and lumbering town servicing the region, Ruby had a population of 139 at the 2020 census, with only a general store and post office remaining as businesses. It is served by Ruby Airport.
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- Established
- 1911
- Population
- 139
- Area
- 7.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 249 ft
- ZIP code
- 99768