Ruskin
City in Florida, United States
Overview
Ruskin, Florida is a small, tranquil riverside community set between Tampa and Sarasota. Known for its natural beauty and laid-back pace, Ruskin offers visitors a taste of Old Florida charm with waterfront activities and local eateries. Its tiny population means easy-going streets and a friendly, neighborly atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
105
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
27.72°, -82.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,170
Local Cost
$1,580
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
23.0°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
17.3°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
-0.9°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1350 mm
Internet Speed
166 Mbps
Upload
122 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
29
Walk Score
29
Footways
57.0
Airport
MCF
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 38/100.