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Rushville, NE
City in Sheridan County, Nebraska.
Population
877
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
762
ZIP codes
0
Rushville and its ZIP codes
Rushville at a glance
- Rushville is about 30 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,958 a year, 29% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,400 (59% below Nebraska) and median rent is $875 a month.
Local data for Rushville, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rushville, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,958
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$98,400
Median rent
$875/mo
Homeownership
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.5%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (308), Irish Americans (50), Swedish Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sheridan County. PPP loans are for Rushville.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,972
1,743 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.15M
FY 2026, $10,366 per person
How people get to work
Rushville, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rushville, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
915
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rushville, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Rushville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClintonVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Hay SpringsVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| GordonCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| White ClayCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| Pine Ridge, SDCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.8 |
| ChadronCity | 29 mi | 3.9 |
| Wounded Knee, SDCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rushville, NE in?
- Rushville is in Sheridan County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Rushville, NE?
- About 877 people live in Rushville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rushville?
- Nearby places include Clinton (6.8 mi), Hay Springs (12 mi), Gordon (15 mi), White Clay (20 mi), Pine Ridge, SD (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023