Ruthven
City in Palo Alto County, Iowa

Ruthven is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, with 725 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,440 ft (439 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dickens, 6.2 miles W.
- 725residents (2020 Census)
- 1,440 ftelevation · 439 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 1,776 / sq mipopulation density
- 51358ZIP code
About Ruthven
Ruthven is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 725 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Ruthven
- Median household income
- $58,625
- Median home value
- $105,700
- Median rent
- $608/mo
- Median age
- 34.5
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Ruthven had 725 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 725 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,776 per sq mi (686 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ruthven at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Palo Alto County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 725 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.41 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1301° N, 94.8987° W |
| ZIP code | 51358 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1969330 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ruthven
- Dickens6.2 mi W
- Ayrshire7.1 mi SE
- Gillett Grove10.5 mi SW
- Graettinger10.5 mi NE
- Emmetsburg11.1 mi E
- Terril12.6 mi N
- Spencer12.9 mi W
- Curlew13.2 mi SE
- Webb13.7 mi SW
- Wallingford14.2 mi N
- Greenville14.7 mi SW
- Fostoria15.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Ruthven
What county is Ruthven in?
Ruthven is in Palo Alto County, Iowa.
What is the population of Ruthven, IA?
725 people lived in Ruthven at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ruthven, IA?
The ZIP code of Ruthven is 51358.
What is the elevation of Ruthven?
1,440 feet (439 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ruthven?
Dickens (6.2 mi), Ayrshire (7.1 mi), Gillett Grove (10.5 mi), Graettinger (10.5 mi), Emmetsburg (11.1 mi).
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