Rushford, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
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
1,790 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,321 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$203,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$590 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$609 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fillmore County
1
Rochester Metro Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fillmore County
1
Rochester Metro Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 16
Feb 1 8 20
Mar 2 7 32
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 5 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 3 34
Dec 1 12 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 8%

Schools

Rushford-Peterson Middle
<1 miles, E 3.7 star
Rushford-Peterson Senior High
<1 miles, E 4.1 star
Rushford-Peterson Elementary
<1 miles, E 4.1 star
Minnesota Virtual Academy
10 miles, SE 2.8 star

Colleges

Minnesota State College Southeast
16 miles, NE 1.9 star
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
16 miles, NE 2.8 star
Winona State University
17 miles, NE 2.8 star
Western Technical College
25 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

Winona Health Services
16 miles, NE 4.1 star
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
25 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
25 miles, E 1 star
Rochester International Airport
38 miles, NW 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
74 miles, NE 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
93 miles, SW 1 star