Ruthton
City in Pipestone County, Minnesota

Ruthton is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, with 226 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,732 ft (528 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Florence, 4.9 miles NE.
- 226residents (2020 Census)
- 1,732 ftelevation · 528 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 392 / sq mipopulation density
- 56170ZIP code
About Ruthton
Ruthton is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ruthton had a population of 226.
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Living in Ruthton
- Median household income
- $38,864
- Median home value
- $56,800
- Median rent
- $625/mo
- Median age
- 49.4
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Ruthton had 226 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 226 |
|---|---|
| Density | 392 per sq mi (151 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ruthton at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Pipestone County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 226 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.58 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,732 ft (528 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1775° N, 96.1034° W |
| ZIP code | 56170 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2756482 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ruthton
- Florence4.9 mi NE
- Tyler7.1 mi N
- Holland7.7 mi SW
- Lake Benton11.3 mi NW
- Woodstock11.5 mi S
- Balaton12.1 mi E
- Russell12.6 mi NE
- Lake Wilson14.6 mi SE
- Arco14.9 mi N
- Hatfield16.0 mi S
- Pipestone16.2 mi SW
- Garvin17.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ruthton
What county is Ruthton in?
Ruthton is in Pipestone County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Ruthton, MN?
226 people lived in Ruthton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ruthton, MN?
The ZIP code of Ruthton is 56170.
What is the elevation of Ruthton?
1,732 feet (528 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ruthton?
Florence (4.9 mi), Tyler (7.1 mi), Holland (7.7 mi), Lake Benton (11.3 mi), Woodstock (11.5 mi).
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