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Ruth
A town of 347 people in North Carolina
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About Ruth
Town in North Carolina, United States347Population
0.4 sq miArea
1,027 ftElevation
Ruth is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 347 at the 2020 census.
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Area code828
Living in Ruth
Housing in Ruth
$183K▲ 1.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow
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.
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Health in Ruth
Compared with North Carolina
21worse than NC
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Rutherford Regional Medical CenterRutherfordton · 1.7 mi · ER
Rutherford Health CenterSpindale · 1.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
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Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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