Rushville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0

B Good

254 Population 1,270/sq mi density

$58,750 Median Income $28,899 per capita

$39,200 Home Value $300,935 Zillow

$630 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr

116 Violent Crime/100K 582 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

116 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Rushville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	817 ft (249 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	1,270/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5867°N, 95.0261°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 3.4"

Wettest Month (May) 4.96"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009	2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska	M3.6	116 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	125 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	30 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	102 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	61 km
Jan 6, 2014	5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska	M2.9	142 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	98 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

628 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 487 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 28, 2019	EF4	88 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF4	74 km	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	61 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	60 km	2
Mar 29, 1979	EF4	100 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	75 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	93 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	91 km	1
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	48 km	1
Aug 6, 1962	EF4	65 km	0
May 7, 1961	EF4	47 km	0
May 19, 1960	EF4	91 km	1
May 22, 1952	EF4	70 km	0
May 21, 2019	EF3	86 km	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	97 km	0
Jun 3, 2014	EF3	97 km	0
May 28, 2013	EF3	94 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	57 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	18 km	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	40 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,244 ac, 1995).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1995	UNNAMED	3,244	97 km
2004	KRAUSE	3,012	100 km
2020	BOURBONAIS CREEK	2,803	94 km
2021	345	2,430	100 km
2021	4 DELTA 21	1,708	82 km
2011	182	1,575	82 km
2018	FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN	1,009	76 km
2020	MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI	964	62 km
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	100 km
2016	SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX	866	61 km
1988	NORTH POOL	698	61 km
2020	UNNAMED	645	60 km
2009	UNIT 6	625	59 km
2002	SCRDGRS 6	536	58 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	32°F (0°C)	1.1 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	4.8 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	4.1 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.7 in
October	56°F (14°C)	3.1 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	1.4 in

Rushville has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.9").

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