Rushford City Mill · National Register of Historic Places
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A town of 1,826. Safer than 100% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,826
+7.5% since 2010
Typical home
$230K
−1.4% in a year
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
42.2
years
Jobs based here
1,017
Balanced
What makes Rushford stand out
The 3 things Rushford does most differently from other towns.
Rushford’s report card
SafetyA+Less crime than 100% of U.S. townsHazards84/100Very high risk of storm & flood damageHousing$230K34% below the MN typical homeSchoolsB+Beats 66% of MN districtsClimate83°/7°Summer high · winter low · 38″ snowHealthBHealthier than 65% of U.S. townsCommute17 miHalf of commuters travel lessOutdoors2 miof trails · 1.6% conserved
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Local news
All →- Luther College, Rushford-Peterson Schools to sign admission partnershipKTTC | Rochester, MN · Sep 25
- Fillmore and Houston County Police Reportsfillmorecountyjournal.com · Jul 7
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rushford. Another town gets a different order.
Safety
Less crime per resident than 100% of U.S. towns
Rushford reports less crime per resident than 100% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
A+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Rushford0
Minnesota2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Rushford0
Minnesota14.3
U.S.15.5
100th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
98th
percentile among MN towns
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities.
84risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 2007
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Rushford home is worth about $230K
The typical Rushford home is worth about $230,000, down 1.4% in a year, 34% below the Minnesota typical home.
$230KZillow home value
Typical home value
Rushford$230K
Minnesota$351K
−1.4%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Rushford’s public schools outperform 66% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Rushford’s kids attend outperform 66% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushford-Peterson Elementary | PK–5 | 266 | B+ |
| Rushford-Peterson Middle | 6–8 | 145 | B− |
| Rushford-Peterson Senior High | 9–12 | 237 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state testsAll 3 schools →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Rushford has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–29°
Spring35–57°
Summer59–81°
Fall38–59°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
Rushford beats the Minnesota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Minnesota
3 better24 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Rushford | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.6% | 9.3% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 73% | 68.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.4% | 8.5% |
Winona Health Services
16.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
43rd
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Who lives here
Older than Minnesota overall, and fewer college graduates
People 65 and older are 24% of residents (17% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 33% of residents (38% statewide). 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
42.2median age · MN 38.8
RushfordMinnesotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school25%
Some college24%
Associate’s18%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate8%
| Rushford | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.8% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.3% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.5% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.8% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.3% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.3% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.6% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 24% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 17.9% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.2% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,800, single groups can be off by several pointsBy the numbers →
Work & commute
About one in four working residents works right in Rushford
About one in 4 of Rushford’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Winona (17%), Rochester (14%) and La Crosse (3%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
23%work in town
Where working residents work
In Rushford23%
Winona17%
Rochester14%
La Crosse3%
Rushford Village3%
17 mi
median commute distance
1,017
jobs based in Rushford
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
1.6% of Rushford is conserved land
1.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
1.6%conserved
1.6%
conserved · 17 of 1,065 acres
1.9 mi
of trails · 1.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. North End City Park | 0.1 mi | 28 |
| 2. Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest | — | 17 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Landmarks
4 places in Rushford on the National Register of Historic Places.
