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Rushville, IN
City in Rush County, Indiana.
Population
6,036
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,759
ZIP codes
0
Rushville and its ZIP codes
Rushville at a glance
- Rushville is about 9.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 117th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $53,434, 26% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,300 (42% below Indiana) and median rent is $911 a month.
Local data for Rushville, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rushville, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,434
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$127,300
Median rent
$911/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,519), Irish Americans (1,031), Mexican Americans (228).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rush County. PPP loans are for Rushville.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,714
4,885 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,209
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $6,475 per person
How people get to work
Rushville, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rushville, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
286
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rushville, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Rushville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.8 |
| GlenwoodTown | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| HomerCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| MaysCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| MilroyCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
| ManillaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| CarthageTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| GwynnevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| AndersonvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| DunreithTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Blue RidgeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| KnightstownTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| MorristownTown | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| LewisvilleTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarksburgCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| SanduskyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rushville, IN in?
- Rushville is in Rush County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Rushville, IN?
- About 6,036 people live in Rushville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rushville?
- Nearby places include Arlington (7.1 mi), Glenwood (7.6 mi), Homer (7.7 mi), Mays (8.4 mi), Milroy (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023