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About Ruth
Town in North Carolina, United StatesRuth is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 347 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Ruth
The typical Ruth home is worth about $183,000, up 1.1% in a year, 45% below the North Carolina typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Ruth
Full picture →Most working residents leave Ruth for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Forest City (16%), Rutherfordton (13%) and Charlotte (6%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Health in Ruth
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Ruth
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Ruth
Full climate →Ruth has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 30°, and about 5 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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