At a Glance
Median Income
$39,205
$23,778 per capita
Home Value
$107,200
Zillow: $240,607
Median Rent
$750/mo
45.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
17.8% smoking rate
How Rushmore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rushmore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rushmore a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rushmore residents earn a median household income of $39,205 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,778. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rushmore is $107,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,607. Median rent is $750/month, with 45.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
8.8% of adults in Rushmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rushmore has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population351
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density1,404/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born19.1%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,205
Per Capita$23,778
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$1,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,200
Rent$750
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$240,607
Housing Units152
Rent Burden45.7%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,329/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain30.5 in/yr
Elevation1,663 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rushmore was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
19.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.