Rushville, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sheridan County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
890
Population
774/sq mi density
$49,250
Median Income
$28,548 per capita
$82,500
Home Value
$134,952 Zillow
$758
Median Rent
23.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,250 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, $758/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rushville experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 45.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,739 ft (1,140 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 774/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7134°N, 102.4666°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 82 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Rushville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").