At a Glance
Median Income
$52,188
$17,868 per capita
Home Value
$62,600
Zillow: $173,687
Violent Crime
407/100K
1,875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Rushford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rushford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rushford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rushford residents earn a median household income of $52,188 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,868. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 911 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rushford is $62,600 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,687. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Rushford reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,875/100K.
Education
7.1% of adults in Rushford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rushford has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population396
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density671/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$17,868
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$1,955M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$62,600
Rent
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$173,687
Housing Units180
Rent Burden36.9%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property1,875/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,271/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,496 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Rushford was built in 1938.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.