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Rush
A township of 359 people in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
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Outdoors in Rush
Parks & trails →Conserved land2.2%523 of 23,399 acres
Trails56 mi1.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map
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About Rush
Township in Illinois, United States359Population
36.8 sq miArea
981 ftElevation
Rush Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 359 and it contained 180 housing units.
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Health in Rush
Compared with Illinois
7better than IL·10worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Midwest Medical CenterGalena · 17 mi · ER · rural critical access
Crescent Community Health CenterDubuque · 32.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61085, 61001, 61087 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rush →
Natural hazards in Rush
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Rush →
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Illinois · IL · Jo Daviess CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
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