Minnesota
Rushmore is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 351. Residents earn $39,205 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rushmore receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rushmore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rushmore is $39,205, 48% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 18.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Rushmore is $107,200, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Rushmore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches, including 45.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 80.1% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.9% |
| 49% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,205 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,778 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,633 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 638 |
| County GDP | $1,897M |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 72 |
| Retail | 93 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,427 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.20% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $107,200 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 45.7% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,427 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.20% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,329/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.5 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,663 ft (507 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6197°N, 95.7990°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27105 |
Winner: Republican by 35.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.8% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,404/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.3% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Retail Stores | 93 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |