Ruth | |
|---|---|
  Ruth Position in California. | |
| Coordinates: 40°17′09″N 123°20′57″W / 40.28583°N 123.34917°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Trinity |
| Area | |
• Total | 40.520 sq mi (104.948 km2) |
| • Land | 38.842 sq mi (100.600 km2) |
| • Water | 1.678 sq mi (4.347 km2) 4.14% |
| Elevation | 2,933 ft (894 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 254 |
| • Density | 6.3/sq mi (2.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code | 95526 |
| Area code | 707 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628787 |
| U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ruth, California | |
Ruth is a unincorporated community in Trinity County, California, United States.[2] Ruth is located in the southern portion of the county. The community and the adjacent Ruth Lake were named after Ruth McKnight, daughter of settlers. It is located near the headwaters of the Mad River and adjacent to the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness. Ruth sits at an elevation of 2,933 feet (894 m).[2] Its population is 254 as of the 2020 census, up from 195 from the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Ruth as a census-designated place (CDP). The ZIP code is 95526.[3] The community is inside area code 707.