Rushville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Schuyler County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,668 Population 1,617/sq mi density
$57,589 Median Income $33,885 per capita
$91,000 Home Value $138,412 Zillow
$831 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
69 Violent Crime/100K 655 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$57,589 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,000 home value, $831/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rushville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,589
23% below
$33,885 per capita
Home Value
$91,000
68% below
Zillow: $138,412
Median Rent
$831/mo
29% below
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
82% below
655/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Rushville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rushville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
32%
Rent
71%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
194%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rushville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rushville residents earn a median household income of $57,589 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,885. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 163 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rushville is $91,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,412. Median rent is $831/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Rushville reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 655/100K.

Education

20.2% of adults in Rushville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rushville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,668
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,617/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,589
Per Capita$33,885
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$346M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,000
Rent$831
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$138,412
Housing Units1,461
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

F
Violent69/100K
Property655/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,015/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation670 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Rushville was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.