RutledgeMN
A town of 213, settled in 1892.
Is Rutledge a good place to live?
Only 3 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Rutledge. Rutledge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
213 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Rutledge: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rutledge, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rutledge.
Homes in Rutledge are worth about $178K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Rutledge home is worth about $178,000, up 2.8% in a year, 49% below the Minnesota typical home. 88% of Rutledge households own their home, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 75% and U.S. towns at 73%.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Rutledge’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Rutledge for work: only 0% work in town. 14% of Rutledge residents live below the poverty line, above both Minnesota’s towns (7%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The average trip to work in Rutledge is 28 minutes.
| Rutledge | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Rutledge
Rutledge has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Rutledge’s July high is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Rutledge’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
40% of adults have high blood pressure in Rutledge. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Rutledge. 41% of adults have obesity in Rutledge.
| Rutledge | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Rutledge | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80% | 76.1% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.3% | 85.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 8% | 5.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Rutledge faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities. Since 2016, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Rutledge.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Rutledge has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
2.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Softball Field | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Rutledge
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rutledge; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Rutledge residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Rutledge for work
Where Rutledge’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Rutledge
City in Minnesota, United States
Rutledge is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States, at the confluence of the Kettle and Pine Rivers. As of the 2020 census, Rutledge had a population of 212. Pine County 61 serves as a main route in the community. The Willard Munger Bicycle / Snowmobile Trail also passes through Rutledge.
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- Area
- 3.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,030 ft
Questions about Rutledge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rutledge, MN a good place to live?
Rutledge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.