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Rushford, NY

New York

Rushford is a small town in New York with a population of 396. Residents earn $52,188 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
396 Population 671/sq mi density
$52,188 Median Income $17,868 per capita
$62,600 Home Value $173,687 Zillow
$782 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,600 home value, $782/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,188
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $62,600
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $782
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.2%
2% lower than US avg

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

People

Population396
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density671/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$17,868
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$1,955M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,600
Rent$782
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$173,687
Housing Units180
Rent Burden36.9%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Uninsured7.8%
Smoking17.2%
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain44.6 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.6%
Libraries17

Is Rushford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rushford receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Rushford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rushford is $52,188, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rushford is $62,600, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $782 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Rushford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches, including 108.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Rushford has a population of 396 with a density of 671 people per square mile. The median age is 33.3 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.1%).

Population

396
Total Population
671
People / sq mi
33.3yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Rushford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rushford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rushford is $52,188, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Rushford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,188
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$17,868
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
IRS Avg AGI$57,516

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.2%
2% below US avg
Establishments (County)911
County GDP$1,955M

Business (County)

Restaurants94
Healthcare81
Retail127
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,513
86% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate10.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.8 min
Drive Alone76.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rushford is $62,600, 78% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $782 (33% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $173,687.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$62,600
78% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$173,687

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$782
33% below US avg
Rent Burden36.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.2%
Housing Units180
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,513
86% above US avg
Effective Rate10.40%
In Rushford, 36.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 17.2% are current smokers. 22.3% report depression. 26.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rushford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.8%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.2%
23% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity26.6%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress14.6%
Short Sleep39.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.3%
Uninsured7.8%
9% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.9%
Dental Visits56.8%
Premature Death8,271/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access45.8%
Healthcare Facilities81
Rushford has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.6 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.6 inches
17% above US avg
Snowfall108.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density671/sq mi
Coordinates42.3893°N, 78.2526°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36003
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.2-point margin. 96.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.6%
D 28.4%

Winner: Republican by 43.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+78.8%
Graduate Degree+0.7%
School Test Score5.39
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density671/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.6%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities81
Restaurants94
Retail Stores127

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.8 min
Drive Alone76.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.0%

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