Rush City, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Chisago County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
3,262
Population
768/sq mi density
$58,543
Median Income
$24,024 per capita
$199,000
Home Value
$266,597 Zillow
$881
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,543 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$199,000 home value, $881/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Rush City has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 52.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chisago County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Richmond Regional (RNH) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in |
Rush City has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.9").