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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 980 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,804/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6186°N, 85.4458°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Rush County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in |
Rushville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.5").