A town of 6,036. Nearly 4.1% of it is conserved land.
The 3 things Rushville does most differently from other towns.
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Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Rushville. Another town gets a different order.
1.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Riverside Park | 0.4 mi | 31 |
| 2. South Veterans Memorial Park | — | 8 |
| 3. Veterans Memorial Park North | — | 6 |
About one in 4 of Rushville’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Shelbyville (9%), Greensburg (5%) and Center (2%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Rushville beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Rushville | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.4% | 8.1% |
| More smokers | 19.3% | 15.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.9% | 6.8% |
Rushville has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Rushville's reported crime rate is below Indiana's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 13 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 8 places on the National Register.
8 places in Rushville on the National Register of Historic Places.
23 notable people were born in Rushville.
City in Indiana, United States
Rushville is a city in Rushville Township, Rush County, Indiana, United States. The population was 6,185 at the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Rush County. It, like the county, was named in honor of Dr. Benjamin Rush, who signed the Declaration of Independence.
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