| Place Name | Ruthven |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 51358 |
| County | Palo Alto County |
| Area Code(s) | 712 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 721 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -1.63% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 93% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Iowa 4th |
| State House Districts | 2 |
| State Senate Districts | 1 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 7% |