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Rushville, Indiana

Introduction to 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.

Rushville History

The city of Rushville, which is located in the Rushville Township, is the county seat of Rush County. The county was named after Dr. Benjamin Rush, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It was formed in 1882. In 1940, Wendell Willkie campaigned for the presidential election against Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was from Rushville.

Rushville and Nearby Attractions

  • James Whitcomb Riley House (Greenfield)
  • Grover Museum
  • Greenburg Reservoir State Fishing Area
  • McMaze Indiana
  • Whitewater Canal State Historic Site

Things To Do In Rushville

Golfing opportunities are available at Antler Pointe Golf Club in Rushville. Popular parks include Laughlin Park, Mahoning Valley Camp, and the Memorial Park. Well known museums include Grover Museum and the James Whitcomb Riley Birthplace & Museum. A trip to historical sites such as James Whitcomb Riley House (Greenfield) and Whitewater Canal State Historic Site, may be planned. The Greenburg Reservoir State Fishing Area has provisions for boating, fishing, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, and hunting.

Rushville Transportation

Flights are available at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Rushville Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Anderson University, Bethany Theological Seminary, and Butler University.

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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