Rushville, IL

Rushville, Illinois

Rushville, Illinois, in Schuyler county, is 53 miles NW of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 104 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 3,212 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Rushville

In Rushville, about 56% of adults are married. In Rushville, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rushville had a median family income of $38,125. Lots of residents of Rushville prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Rushville folks tended to give their money ($450) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Rushville Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Rushville that were owner-occupied was 74%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Rushville, 90% of commuters drive to work. Rushville offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Rushville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 9%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 10%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Rushville, IL

Comparing Rushville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Rushville Almanac

Rushville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Rushville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rushville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Rushville Public Libraries

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Rushville Hospitals

SARAH D CULBERTSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
238 SOUTH CONGRESS STREET
(217) 322-4321
Emergency Service: Yes

Rushville High Schools (2004)

RUSHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
730 N CONGRESS ST
217-322-4316
Serves 325 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Rushville Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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