Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 11.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.7% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 585 (28.9%) |
| Some College | 366 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 384 (19%) |
| Bachelors | 201 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 468 (23.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,713 ▼ 26% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $80,051 ▼ 71% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $785/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 1,745 |
| Vacant Units | 331 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Rush County is located in Kansas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,005 residents. With a median age of 46.37, it is a mature county.
Rush County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,712 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.2% is above the national average.
Housing in Rush County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $80,051 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $785. Homeownership rates are high at 80.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Rush County are primarily White (88.55%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Rush County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67520 | Bison | 335 | $65,329 | $53,800 | — | 24.6% | 36.1% |
| 67548 | La Crosse | 1,290 | $52,471 | $86,300 | $683 | 2.6% | 35.5% |
| 67553 | Liebenthal | 85 | $48,333 | $70,000 | — | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| 67556 | Mc Cracken | 185 | $40,125 | $44,600 | — | 2.0% | 22.9% |
| 67565 | Otis | 469 | $57,500 | $63,800 | $950 | 2.5% | 26.6% |
| 67575 | Rush Center | 466 | $69,583 | $89,000 | $903 | 3.4% | 36.0% |