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Rushford, MN
City in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
Population
1,826
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,107
ZIP codes
0
Rushford and its ZIP codes
Rushford at a glance
- Rushford is about 15 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,638, 14% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,800 (35% below Minnesota) and median rent is $857 a month.
Local data for Rushford, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rushford, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,638
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$214,800
Median rent
$857/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (581), Norwegian Americans (517), Irish Americans (96).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fillmore County. PPP loans are for Rushford.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,673
6,170 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,652
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$155M
FY 2026, $7,282 per person
How people get to work
Rushford, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rushford, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
36.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rushford, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Rushford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rushford VillageCity | 2.8 mi | 33.5 |
| PetersonCity | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| HoustonCity | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| WhalanCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| LewistonCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| LanesboroCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| StocktonCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| UticaCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| HomerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| PickwickCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| CaledoniaCity | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| WinonaCity | 18 mi | 19 |
| GoodviewCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| Spring GroveCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| St. CharlesCity | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| PrestonCity | 19 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rushford, MN in?
- Rushford is in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Rushford, MN?
- About 1,826 people live in Rushford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rushford?
- Nearby places include Rushford Village (2.8 mi), Peterson (4.4 mi), Houston (10 mi), Whalan (10 mi), Lewiston (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023