Indiana
Rushville is a small city in Indiana with a population of 6,186. Residents earn $57,269 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rushville receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rushville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Rushville is $57,269, 24% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Rushville is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $844 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Rushville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 81 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,552 per 100,000, 132% above the national average.
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Rushville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 15.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,269 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,193 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,700 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 430 |
| County GDP | $764M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,075 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.73% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $120,000 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $198,311 |
| Census Median Rent | $844 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,075 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.73% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 28.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,854/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Total Violent | 81.0/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 16.2/100K |
| Robbery | 16.2/100K |
| Assault | 48.6/100K |
| Total Property | 4,552.1/100K |
| 132% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 955.8/100K |
| Theft | 3,499.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 97.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 980 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,804/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6186°N, 85.4458°W |
| County FIPS | 18139 |
Winner: Republican by 54 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,804/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |