Rush County, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
16,734 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,393 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$155,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$473 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$611 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Indiana
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Indiana
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 27
Feb 2 5 30
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 0 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 4 0 42
Dec 3 4 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, IN State Senate District 42, IN State House District 54, IN
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Schools

Benjamin Rush Middle School
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Rushville Elementary School East
1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Rushville Elementary School West
1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Rushville Consolidated High School
1 miles, SE • 3.7 star

Colleges

Earlham College
32 miles, E • 1.9 star
Franklin College
32 miles, W • 2.8 star

Hospitals

Rush Memorial Hospital
1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Major Hospital
17 miles, W • 4.1 star
Fayette Regional Health System
18 miles, E • 4.1 star
Decatur County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SW • 3.2 star

Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
44 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
95 miles, NE • 1.4 star