West Rushville is a small town of 278 in Ohio, with a median household income of $59,444
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Rushville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether West Rushville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West 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: 94.5
West Rushville's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Rushville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Rushville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$176,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,250
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,444
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Rushville's violent crime rate is 182.8 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
182.8 /100k
Property Crime
1359.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
West Rushville, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Rushville sees average highs of 37.5°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.2 inches of snow per year.
West Rushville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Rushville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $176,900 and median rent is $1,250/month.
West Rushville's violent crime rate is 182.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1359.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
West Rushville, OH has a population of 278, a median household income of $59,444, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
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.
West Rushville averages 37.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches
with about 20.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of West Rushville, Ohio is 278 with a median age of 20.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Rushville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $176,900, median household income $59,444, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Rushville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
