At a Glance
Median Income
$49,250
$28,548 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
Zillow: $134,952
Median Rent
$758/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
17.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rushville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 $49,250 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,548. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 225 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rushville is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,952. Median rent is $758/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
21.9% of adults in Rushville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rushville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population890
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density774/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,250
Per Capita$28,548
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$437M
Avg Weekly Wage$794
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent$758
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$134,952
Housing Units508
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,483/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain20.3 in/yr
Elevation3,739 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Rushville was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.