About Ruth
Ruth is a small unincorporated community in eastern Nevada.
Ruth holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.35 square miles.
📰 Ruth News Today
- Bailey Heydra named 2025-26 Ruth Russell Award recipient - University of Nevada Athletics University of Nevada Athletics · Jun 22
- Nevada Athletics Doc Martie and Ruth Russell Awards University of Nevada, Reno · Jun 24
- Nevada State Babe Ruth championship tournament in South Lake Tahoe this weekend South Tahoe Now · Jun 24
- Ruth Beaumont Obituary (2026) - Las Vegas, NV - Deisler Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Apr 27
- South Tahoe Babe Ruth All-Star team wins third consecutive Nevada state title, on to regionals South Tahoe Now · Jul 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ruth Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in eastern Nevada, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Nevada — one of 132 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 2+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ruth
- Ward Mountain Recreation Area reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateNevada
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.35 sq mi
Coordinates39.2793, -114.9900