Rush County, KS
Living in Rush County
Bikeability15
Walkability47
Commute85
Public Transit19
Affordability99
Public Safety84
Airports3
Hospitals51
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3kPopulation-268 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate30%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$8.5k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector55%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$71kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$358Median Monthly Rent+$86 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas20%
Utility gas66%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rush County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Rush County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rush County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding37
Tornado41
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rush County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rush County, KS
Holy Family Elementary
24 miles, N
Thomas More Prep-Marian High
25 miles, N
Hays Maranatha Christian School
25 miles, N
Great Bend Sda School
28 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Rush County, KS
Fort Hays State University
24 miles, N
Sterling College
63 miles, E
Barclay College
63 miles, S
Bethany College
88 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rush County, KS
Rush County Memorial Hospital
1 miles, NW
Hays Medical Center
25 miles, N
Larned State Hospital
26 miles, S
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Rush County, KS
Hays Regional Airport
22 miles, N
Garden City Regional Airport
87 miles, SW
Salina Regional Airport
91 miles, E
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
119 miles, SE