Oklahoma
Rush Springs is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 1,230. Residents earn $42,198 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rush Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rush Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rush Springs is $42,198, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. The poverty rate of 20.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Rush Springs is $80,300, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $698 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Rush Springs is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 157 per 100,000, 92% below the national average.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Rush Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,198 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,294 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,155 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,198 |
| County GDP | $2,927M |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Healthcare | 133 |
| Retail | 187 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,919 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.64% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $80,300 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $161,631 |
| Median List Price | $160,000 |
| Median List Price | $160,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $118 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.7% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $698 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,919 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.64% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,562/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 157.1/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 157.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.0 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,295 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,060/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7789°N, 97.9573°W |
| County FIPS | 40137 |
Winner: Republican by 63.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,060/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Retail Stores | 187 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |