At a Glance
Median Income
$41,131
$28,487 per capita
Home Value
$137,000
Zillow: $365,722
Median Rent
$519/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
16.0% 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
3.3 / 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 $41,131 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,487. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,312 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rushville is $137,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,722. Median rent is $519/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.0% of adults in Rushville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rushville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population600
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density882/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,131
Per Capita$28,487
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$8,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,232
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,000
Rent$519
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$365,722
Housing Units249
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,296/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
Elevation862 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Rushville was founded in 1866.
The median home in Rushville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.