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Rush Hill, MO

Missouri

Rush Hill is a small town in Missouri with a population of 106. Residents earn $47,500 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
106 Population 589/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $22,458 per capita
$36,900 Home Value
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,900 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,500
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $36,900
87% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.9%
91% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.5%
32% lower than US avg

How Rush Hill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population106
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density589/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans88.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$22,458
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.5%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$36,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units57
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Uninsured9.8%
Smoking19.7%
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation794 ft (242 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband36.0%

Is Rush Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rush Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Rush Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rush Hill is $47,500, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rush Hill is $36,900, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Rush Hill has a population of 106 with a density of 589 people per square mile. The median age is 49.5 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.6%), with 10.4% Hispanic.

Population

106
Total Population
589
People / sq mi
49.5yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.6%
Female 43.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Rush Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rush Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rush Hill is $47,500, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Rush Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,500
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,458

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
32% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Drive Alone94.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Rush Hill is $36,900, 87% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$36,900
87% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.6%
Housing Units57
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

In Rush Hill, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.8% of residents lack health insurance. 19.7% are current smokers. 24.9% report depression. 28.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rush Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.0%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma10.2%
COPD7.8%
Cancer6.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.7%
41% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity28.9%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress14.3%
Short Sleep38.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.9%
Uninsured9.8%
14% above US avg
Checkup Rate71.6%
Dental Visits51.9%

Food & Exercise

2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 36.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.9%
91% below US avg
High School+75.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density589/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access36.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Drive Alone94.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.7%

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