Ruth, MS is located in Lamar County and has a population of just over 500 people according to the 2010 census. In terms of transportation, Ruth offers limited options given its small size. The nearest airport is Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport which is approximately twenty miles away. There are no bus services or rail lines available in Ruth, although there are several taxi services and private shuttles available for those who need to travel further away from the town. Biking is also an option given the small size of Ruth, with plenty of scenic roads and trails nearby for cyclists to explore.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ruth (zip 39662) takes 29.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ruth (zip 39662) get to work:
- 83.2% drive their own car alone
- 4.1% carpool with others
- 12.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit