Rush County
IN · Pop. 16,734 · Suburban County
Rush County is a suburban county in Indiana, spanning 408 square miles with 16,734 residents at a density of 41 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, soybeans, wheat. A median home price of $156,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.65% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.8°F and average winter lows of 21.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 44.5 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Rush Memorial Hospital is 1.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 63.6% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.65% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $156,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Rush Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 1.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, soybeans, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 63.6% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
At a glance
Rush County, IN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 80/100
- Median home price
- $156k
- Property tax
- 0.65%
- Growing season
- 181 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 44.5"
- Broadband
- 63.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Rush Memorial Hospital, 1.2 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
Land & Building
Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
Infrastructure & Community
Business & Employment
Homesteading in Rush County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Rush County?
- Rush County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 181-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.8°F, and average winter lows of 21.2°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $156,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.65%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 63.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Rush Memorial Hospital is 1.2 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Data sources
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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