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Rush County, KS
8 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Rush County, Kansas.
Population
2,947
Land area
718sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Rush County
Rush County at a glance
- Rush County is 89% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,970, 19% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,600 (62% below Kansas) and median rent is $711 a month.
- Its largest cities are La Crosse (1,154), Otis (413) and McCracken (200).
Local data for Rush County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rush County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,970
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$83,600
Prices +9.1% in a year
Median rent
$711/mo
Homeownership
77.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,699), Irish Americans (419), French Americans (209).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,954
1,029 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,514
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$28.6M
FY 2026, $9,661 per person
PPP loans
$14.3M
517 loans, 1,499 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$12K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Rush County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rush County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
735
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 16°F
26.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rush County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Rush County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Rush County, KS?
- La Crosse is the largest city or town in Rush County, with about 1,154 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Rush County?
- Rush County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 67511, 67513, 67520, 67548, 67553.
- What is the population of Rush County, KS?
- About 2,947 people live in Rush County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Rush County?
- Rush County borders Ellis County, Barton County, Russell County, Pawnee County, Ness County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023