Living in Rutledge, Missouri

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rutledge · Census data 2020–2024

Rutledge has 112 residents with a median age of 16.9. The median household income is $53,750 (24% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $42,500.

Rutledge is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Rutledge at a glance

Population
112
Median age
16.9State: 39
Median household income
$53,750State: $70,702
Median home value
$42,500State: $230,300
Homeowners
82.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
Average commute
30 min

Is Rutledge a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.1%.

Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 30 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Rutledge

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rutledge the median home value is $42,500, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Rutledge$42,500
Missouri$230,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Missouri$1,033
United States$1,413

Rutledge median household income

The median household income in Rutledge is $53,750 and the income per person is $15,584. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

Rutledge$53,750
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in Rutledge: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
64
Owner-occupied
82.1%
Renter-occupied
17.9%
Vacant
56.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
4.00

56.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rutledge has many vacation and second homes.

Rutledge demographics

Population
112
Median age
16.9
Under 18
50.9%
65 and older
15.2%
Households
28
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
1.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.2%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rutledge ›

Education in Rutledge

4.4% of adults 25 and older in Rutledge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Rutledge4.4%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Rutledge

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4%
Average commute
30 minState: 24 min
Work from home
5.9%
Drive alone
55.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
11.8%
Homes with broadband
39.3%

Rutledge vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Rutledge112$53,750$42,500—
Wyaconda195$50,667$65,400$483
Memphis1,782$55,125$132,800$471
Edina1,250$42,396$85,600$655
Knox City103$43,750$86,100$656
Luray181$57,321$61,700—
Hurdland173$34,125$48,800$742
La Belle775$36,688$79,400$400
Medill104$152,857$228,600—

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Living in Rutledge: FAQ

What is the median household income in Rutledge, MO?

The median household income in Rutledge is $53,750, 24% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Rutledge?

The median home value in Rutledge is $42,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.

Is Rutledge, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 30 minutes.

What is the median age in Rutledge?

The median age in Rutledge is 16.9 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in Rutledge?

The average commute to work in Rutledge is 30 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Rutledge?

The unemployment rate in Rutledge is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Rutledge?

4.4% of adults in Rutledge have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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