Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Rush City is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 3,262. Residents earn $58,543 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rush City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rush City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rush City is $58,543, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Rush City is $199,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $881 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Rush City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches, including 52.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,543 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,024 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,112 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,076 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,401 |
| County GDP | $2,242M |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Healthcare | 155 |
| Retail | 158 |
| Manufacturing | 96 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,004 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.51% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $199,000 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $252,947 |
| Median List Price | $326,400 |
| Median List Price | $326,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $132 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.1% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $881 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,004 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.51% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,872/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 52.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 918 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 768/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6874°N, 92.9653°W |
| County FIPS | 27025 |
Winner: Republican by 31.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.3% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 768/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Retail Stores | 158 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |