Walker and Valentine House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 27, 1982. It is significant for its industry, exploration/settlement and architecture at the local level. It was listed as part of Fillmore County MRA.

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Know Rushford

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Living in Rushford

Housing in Rushford

$230K▼ 1.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Rushford home is worth about $230,000, down 1.4% in a year, 34% below the Minnesota typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Rushford

A⁺

Safety Grade A+

Rushford reports less crime per resident than 100% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Rushford 0

Minnesota 2.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Rushford 0

Minnesota 14.3

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Rushford

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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.

Winona

17%

Rochester

14%

La Crosse, WI

Rushford Village

23%Work in townlive and work in Rushford 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,017Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Rushford

Health Grade B

Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

3better than MN·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind all close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.6%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMN 9.3% · better 73%More adults screened for colon cancerMN 68.7% · better 11.4%More adults who have had cancerMN 8.5% · worse

Care nearby

Winona Health ServicesWinona · 16.5 mi · ER

Scenic Bluffs Health Center LaxbhLa Crosse · 25.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Rushford · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rushford →

Natural hazards in Rushford

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

2Does Rushford flood?paid flood claims since 2007 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Rushford

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Climate in Rushford

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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.

29° / 11°Winter

57° / 35°Spring

81° / 59°Summer

59° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Rushford get?About 38 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 3, with the last in spring around May 8.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Rushford

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B⁺

School Grade B+

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.

DistrictRUSHFORD-PETERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLSSchools3

Rushford-Peterson Elementary B+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 266 students Rushford-Peterson Middle B-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 145 students Rushford-Peterson Senior High B-High · Grades 9–12 · 237 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.