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Population
222
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,731 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$56,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$625/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$38,864
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Ruthton

Set high on Buffalo Ridge in southwestern Minnesota, Ruthton offers a quiet, open-prairie lifestyle for anyone looking to slow down. With around 200 residents, it is a tight-knit community surrounded by rolling farmland and towering wind turbines. State Highway 23 runs right through town, making it an easy drive to larger hubs like Marshall and Pipestone for errands, jobs, and schools. For newcomers looking for a peaceful rural rhythm with endless horizon views, Ruthton provides a welcoming, low-key place to call home.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingRural FitA+98.9ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA96.1rating

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