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Rushville, IN


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Rushville, Indiana

Rushville, Indiana, in Rush county, is 36 miles S of Anderson, Indiana (center to center) and 39 miles E of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are 5,995 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Rushville

In Rushville, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rushville had a median family income of $36,646.

Political Inclinations

Rushville folks tended to give their money ($2,250) to George W. Bush 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 61%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Rushville, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 12%Rushville Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Rushville Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 15%Rushville Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Rushville, IN

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime64

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