Rushsylvania, Ohio
Among the top 25% of US places for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 52% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 48% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 54% of US places
- top 18% for comfortable days
- top 19% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 9% for sunny days
Limited data for Rushsylvania — the figures below are what we have. See Logan County for a fuller picture.
Rushsylvania is a small community in Ohio with about 511 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and C for weather. Standout strengths include comfortable days, natural disaster risk, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on school quality and sunny days.
- The median home value in Rushsylvania is $111k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Rushsylvania is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Rushsylvania is $967 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Rushsylvania has a violent crime rate of 675/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Rushsylvania is 25 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.3 in2.6 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 80% of US places
Home Value$111k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$967better than 44% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$151better than 62% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.08%better than 45% of US places
Income Tax3.50%better than 73% of US places
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.73%better than 81% of US places
Unemployment1.6%better than 71% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)27°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.6 in49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall25.8 inbetter than 38% of US places
Sunny Days180 daysbetter than 9% of US places
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 46% of US places
Comfortable Days97 daysbetter than 82% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk40.7better than 81% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 36% of US places
School Quality40.5better than 16% of US places
Violent Crime675/100kbetter than 53% of US places
Property Crime507/100kbetter than 70% of US places
Community
Population51137th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.323rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1234th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0259th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5684th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.4%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.4%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.3%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 56% of US places
Walkability5.1/20better than 17% of US places
Airport Distance52 mibetter than 66% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.4%better than 66% of US places
Amenities Nearby39.14better than 34% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 60% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rushsylvania an affordable place to live?
- Rushsylvania is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 80% of comparable areas. Median rent is $967.
- Is Rushsylvania safe?
- Rushsylvania is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 675/100k (better than 53%). Property crime is 507/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rushsylvania?
- Rushsylvania averages 74°F in July and 27°F in January, with 41.6 in of annual precipitation and about 180 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rushsylvania?
- Public-school quality in Rushsylvania is below average, scoring better than 16% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rushsylvania?
- The average one-way commute in Rushsylvania is 25 min.