What are the schools like in Rushville, IL?

Rushville is served primarily by Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

What is the median household income in Rushville?

The median household income in Rushville, IL is $49,719 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.4%.

What is the weather like in Rushville, IL?

Rushville has an average high temperature of 32.9°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.8 inches.

Rushville, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Rushville, IL affordable or expensive?

Rushville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rushville is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $82,800 and the median rent is $777 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rushville, IL?

Rushville has a violent crime rate of 68.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 654.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rushville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Rushville is a small town of 2,610 in Illinois, with a median household income of $49,719 and a 8.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Rushville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rushville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rushville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.3

Rushville's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rushville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rushville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$82,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$777	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,719	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rushville's violent crime rate is 68.9 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

68.9 /100k

Property Crime

654.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Rushville is served primarily by Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rushville, IL	National Avg
School District	Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rushville sees average highs of 32.9°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation and 11.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rushville, IL
Average High — January	32.9°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	11.8"

Demographics

Metric	Rushville, IL	National Avg
Population	2,610	—
Median Age	45.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	17.7%	22.2%
65 and over	23.6%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Rushville

Rushville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62681

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rushville, IL affordable or expensive?

Rushville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rushville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $82,800 and median rent is $777/month.

What is the crime rate in Rushville, IL?

Rushville's violent crime rate is 68.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 654.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rushville?

Public schools in Rushville are operated by Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rushville, IL a good place to live?

Rushville, IL has a population of 2,610, a median household income of $49,719, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Rushville?

Rushville averages 32.9°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches with about 11.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rushville?

Rushville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62681.

What is the population of Rushville?

The population of Rushville, Illinois is 2,610 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rushville?

Key numbers for living in Rushville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $82,800, median household income $49,719, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rushville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.