A town of 2,846. Healthier than 96% of U.S. towns.
The 2 things Rush does most differently from other towns.
Where Rush’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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Ordered by what stands out in Rush. Another town gets a different order.
Rush beats the Ohio average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 22.
| What stands out | Rush | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.6% | 16.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 24.7% | 15.3% |
Most working residents leave Rush for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Portsmouth (25%), Scioto (5%) and Waverly (3%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Rush has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
The public schools Rush’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 63% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Elementary School | PK–5 | 566 | B− |
| Northwest Middle School | 6–8 | 247 | C |
| Northwest High School | 9–12 | 313 | C |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
5.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tremper Mound Preserve | 1.8 mi | 705 |
| 2. Simon Farm | — | 15 |
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Township in Ohio, US
Rush Township is one of the sixteen townships of Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census counted 2,939 people in the township.
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6 towns share a border with Rush.