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Ruskin, Florida

Ruskin is a community of 29,834 people in Hillsborough County, Florida.

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Population29,834 +16.9% since 2019
CountyHillsborough County
Elevation3 ft 1 m
Land area18.2 sq mi
ZIP code33570
Nearest airportMacDill Air Force Base (MCF) 11 mi

Why visit Ruskin

Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Ruskin Family Drive-In Theatre, A. M. Lamb House, A. P. Dickman House and Cypress Creek Golf Club.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 51°F.

About Ruskin

Ruskin is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ruskin had a population of 28,620. The area was part of the chiefdom of the Uzita at the time of the Hernando de Soto expedition in 1539. The community was founded August 7, 1908, on the shores of the Little Manatee River.

From the Wikipedia article Ruskin, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do2

Ruskin Family Drive-In Theatre

Cinema and theater · 2.1 mi

5011 US 41, Ruskin

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Amphitheater

Cinema and theater · 3.6 mi

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Museums and landmarks7

A. M. Lamb House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi

House in Hillsborough County, Florida

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A. P. Dickman HouseCC BY-SA 3.0

A. P. Dickman House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi

Historic house in Florida, United States

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George McA. Miller HouseCC BY-SA 3.0

George McA. Miller House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi

Ruskin, Florida

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House at 200 Corsica AvenueCC BY 2.5

House at 200 Corsica Avenue

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi

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Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center

Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi

Th-Sa 09:00-14:00

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Old Fish Camp Site

Monument and historic site · 3.4 mi

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Paleo Preserve Fossil Museum

Museum · 3.0 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds12

Cypress Creek Golf Club

Golf course · 3.2 mi

1011 Cypress Village Boulevard, Ruskin

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Freedom Fairways

Golf course · 3.5 mi

3940 Upper Creek Drive, Sun City Center

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Scepter Golf Club

Golf course · 3.0 mi

1226 New Point Loop, Sun City Center

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Camp Bayou Nature Preserve

Hiking and trails · 3.0 mi

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Bahia Beach

Beach · 3.6 mi

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Beaudette Park

Park · 0.5 mi

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Domino Park

Park · 1.7 mi

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Little Harbor Marina

Marina and boat launch · 3.2 mi

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Little Manatee River Lower Track

Hiking and trails · 2.2 mi

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Native Plant Garden

Park · 3.0 mi

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Play Ground

Playground · 3.4 mi

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Wildcat Park

Park · 2.3 mi

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Restaurants and cafes24

Sunset Grill at Little Harbor

Restaurant · Caribbean · 3.6 mi

611 Destiny Drive, Ruskin

Su-Th 08:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-00:00

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The Local Brew Company

Bar and pub · Coffee Shop, Snacks, Light Bites, Craft Beer, Robotic Coffee Bar, Craft Beverages, Neighborhood Taproom, Local Nano Brewery, Fresh Food · 2.9 mi

1050 Cypress Village Boulevard, Ruskin

Su-We 09:00-16:00; Th-Sa 09:00-20:00

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Ybor Grille Southshore

Restaurant · 2.0 mi

339 19th Avenue Northeast, Ruskin

Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00

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Pizza Hut

Restaurant · Pizza · 2.8 mi

712 Cypress Village Boulevard, Sun City Center

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Uncle Joe's New York Diner

Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich · 1.6 mi

1010 North US 41, Ruskin

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Hooks Waterfront Bar & Grill

Restaurant · Burger · 3.6 mi

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Bob Evans

Diner · American · 2.8 mi

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Denny's

Diner · American · 2.8 mi

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The Dog House & More

Restaurant · 1.2 mi

106 North US 41, Ruskin

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Beanies Bar & Sports Grill

Bar and pub · 1.4 mi

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Beef 'O' Brady's

Restaurant · 2.8 mi

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Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Restaurant · 3.2 mi

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History

The town and college were named after the English writer and social reformist John Ruskin. Ruskin, a utopian, founded the Guild of St George, a celebration of workmanship that underpinned the Arts and Crafts movement of William Morris. Ruskin was a passionate educator.

In 1907, Dr. George McAnelly Miller, a former Chicago prosecuting attorney and professor, and former president of Ruskin College in Trenton, Missouri, relocated his family to the area, along with his brother-in-law Albert Peter Dickman's family. They purchased land and started to set up homes, a sawmill, and a school. Addie Dickman Miller, Dr. Miller's wife, founded a post office on August 7, 1908. This day is recognized as the official founding day of the town. The Ruskin Commongood Society platted Ruskin on February 19, 1910, and filed the plat on March 9, 1910, in the Hillsborough County Court House, with lots for the college, the business district, two parks, and for the founding families, with only white people allowed to own or lease land in the community. Albert Dickman's house, finished in 1910, on the banks of the Little Manatee River, is one of the few structures left standing from the founding of Ruskin.

From the History section of Ruskin, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay8

Churches and places of worship4

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Shopping6

Gas and EV charging6

Schools, colleges and libraries19

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Healthcare3

Map of Ruskin

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Climate by month

60°80°January: 2.7 in of rainFebruary: 2.2 in of rainMarch: 3.0 in of rainApril: 2.7 in of rainMay: 3.0 in of rainJune: 7.9 in of rainJuly: 8.2 in of rainAugust: 8.8 in of rainSeptember: 7.7 in of rainOctober: 2.9 in of rainNovember: 2.0 in of rainDecember: 2.6 in of rainJanuary: 72°FFebruary: 75°FMarch: 78°FApril: 83°FMay: 88°FJune: 90°FJuly: 91°FAugust: 91°FSeptember: 90°FOctober: 85°FNovember: 79°FDecember: 74°FJanuary: 51°FFebruary: 53°FMarch: 57°FApril: 62°FMay: 67°FJune: 72°FJuly: 74°FAugust: 74°FSeptember: 73°FOctober: 67°FNovember: 58°FDecember: 54°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan72°F51°F2.7 in
Feb75°F53°F2.2 in
Mar78°F57°F3.0 in
Apr83°F62°F2.7 in
May88°F67°F3.0 in
Jun90°F72°F7.9 in
Jul91°F74°F8.2 in
Aug91°F74°F8.8 in
Sep90°F73°F7.7 in
Oct85°F67°F2.9 in
Nov79°F58°F2.0 in
Dec74°F54°F2.6 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tampa Bay Area Wfo 72210 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$79,235median household income
$323,000median home value
$1,419median monthly rent
35.0median age
22.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
75.4%of homes are owner-occupied
35.6 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1828%18 to 3422%35 to 6439%65 and over11%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Hillsborough County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
  • 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
  • 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
  • 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
  • 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
  • 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

MacDill Air Force Base (MCF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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