At a Glance
Median Income
$58,543
$24,024 per capita
Home Value
$199,000
Zillow: $266,597
Median Rent
$881/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
19.1% smoking rate
How Rush City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rush City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rush City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rush City residents earn a median household income of $58,543 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,024. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,401 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rush City is $199,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,597. Median rent is $881/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
8.3% of adults in Rush City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rush City has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,262
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density768/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,543
Per Capita$24,024
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$2,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,000
Rent$881
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$266,597
Housing Units1,094
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,872/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation918 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Rush City was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.