Rush Center, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Rush County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
226 Population 628/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $31,539 per capita
$81,000 Home Value $95,975 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Rush Center, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,250
1% above
$31,539 per capita
Home Value
$81,000
71% below
Zillow: $95,975
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
101%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
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.