Rushville, MO

Missouri

Rushville is a small town in Missouri with a population of 254. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
254 Population 1,270/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $28,899 per capita
$39,200 Home Value
$630 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$39,200 home value, $630/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,750
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $39,200
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.5%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $630
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.8%
36% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.9%
69% higher than US avg

How Rushville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population254
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,270/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans15.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$28,899
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty20.9%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$39,200
Rent$630
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity43.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease6.8%

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+91.6%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband70.6%

Is Rushville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rushville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rushville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rushville is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. The poverty rate of 20.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rushville is $39,200, 86% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $630 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Rushville has a population of 254 with a density of 1,270 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89%), with 3.1% Hispanic.

Population

254
Total Population
1,270
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Rushville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rushville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rushville is $58,750, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Rushville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,750
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,899

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate20.9%
69% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Drive Alone81.7%
Public Transit4.4%
Work from Home1.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Rushville is $39,200, 86% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $630 (46% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$39,200
86% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$630
46% below US avg
Rent Burden13.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.7%

Property Tax

In Rushville, 43.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.4% report depression. 34.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rushville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.8%
36% above US avg
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure35.0%
Asthma11.9%
COPD10.0%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity34.3%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress21.8%
Physical Distress16.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.7%
Checkup Rate75.2%

Food & Exercise

18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 70.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.5%
45% below US avg
High School+91.6%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,270/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access70.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Drive Alone81.7%
Public Transit4.4%
Work from Home1.7%

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