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Rush City, MN
City in Chisago County, Minnesota.
Population
3,295
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
775
ZIP codes
0
Rush City and its ZIP codes
Rush City at a glance
- Rush City is about 11 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,760, 34% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $233,100 (29% below Minnesota) and median rent is $983 a month.
Local data for Rush City, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rush City, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,760
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$233,100
Median rent
$983/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
7.9%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (851), Irish Americans (276), Swedish Americans (276).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chisago County. PPP loans are for Rush City.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,776
16,270 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,153
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$398M
FY 2026, $7,023 per person
How people get to work
Rush City, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rush City, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
327
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
37
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 1°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rush City, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Rush City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarrisCity | 4.9 mi | 20 |
| Rock CreekCity | 5.4 mi | 43 |
| BrahamCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| Pine CityCity | 10 mi | 4.4 |
| StanchfieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| GrasstonCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| North BranchCity | 13 mi | 37.3 |
| HenrietteCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Grantsburg, WIVillage | 15 mi | 3 |
| CambridgeCity | 15 mi | 7.5 |
| QuambaCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Brook ParkCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| StacyCity | 19 mi | 28.5 |
| IsantiCity | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| MoraCity | 20 mi | 5.2 |
| HinckleyCity | 22 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rush City, MN in?
- Rush City is in Chisago County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Rush City, MN?
- About 3,295 people live in Rush City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rush City?
- Nearby places include Harris (4.9 mi), Rock Creek (5.4 mi), Braham (10 mi), Pine City (10 mi), Stanchfield (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023