Rushville is a small town of 1,011 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $47,180
and a 6.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rushville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), 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: 87.4
Rushville's overall cost of living index is 87.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rushville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rushville, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$80,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$802
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,180
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rushville's violent crime rate is 171.6 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
171.6 /100k
Property Crime
610.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rushville is served primarily by GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rushville, NE
National Avg
School District
GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rushville sees average highs of 35.6°F in January
and 85.5°F in July,
with 20.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.8 inches of snow per year.
Rushville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rushville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $80,700 and median rent is $802/month.
Rushville's violent crime rate is 171.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 610.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rushville are operated by GORDON-RUSHVILLE PUBLIC SCHS.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rushville, NE has a population of 1,011, a median household income of $47,180, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%.
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.
Rushville averages 35.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.3 inches
with about 45.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rushville, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 69360.
The population of Rushville, Nebraska is 1,011 with a median age of 42.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rushville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $80,700, median household income $47,180, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.
