Rush County

IN · Pop. 35,475 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Rush County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 35,475.

$/Acre: $2,541

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 41.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.6%

Combined Sales Tax8.6%

Cost of Living Index88

Median Household Income$48,074

Poverty Rate12.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,541

Median Home Price$324K

Acres for Sale1381

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,030 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)309 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K422

Property Crime /100K573

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate