At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$31,539 per capita
Home Value
$81,000
Zillow: $95,975
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
17.3% smoking rate
How Rush Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rush Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rush Center a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rush Center residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,539. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rush Center is $81,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,975. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
10.4% of adults in Rush Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rush Center has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population226
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density628/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$31,539
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$196M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,000
Rent
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$95,975
Housing Units104
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death17,778/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,991 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Rush Center was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.