Rushville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Rush County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,186 Population 1,804/sq mi density
$57,269 Median Income $27,193 per capita
$120,000 Home Value $210,364 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,269 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $844/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Rushville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,269
24% below
$27,193 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
57% below
Zillow: $210,364
Median Rent
$844/mo
27% below
25.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
20.0% 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
76%
Home Value
43%
Rent
73%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
194%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rushville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rushville residents earn a median household income of $57,269 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,193. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 430 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rushville is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,364. Median rent is $844/month, with 25.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Education

13.5% of adults in Rushville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rushville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,186
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,804/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,269
Per Capita$27,193
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$764M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$844
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$210,364
Housing Units2,869
Rent Burden25.1%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,854/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation980 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Rushville was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.379 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.