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Rush

A township of 2,796 people in Champaign County, Ohio
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About Rush

Township in Ohio, US
2,788Population
31.7 sq miArea
1,135 ftElevation

Rush Township is one of the twelve townships of Champaign County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census reported 2,788 people living in the township.

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Most working residents leave Rush for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Marysville (15%), Allen (9%) and Urbana (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Marysville
15%
Allen
9%
Urbana
6%
Perry
5%
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Health in Rush

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 21% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

3worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Memorial HospitalMarysville · 10.1 mi · ER
Walnut Street Health CenterMarysville · 10.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43084, 43060, 43045 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rush →

Natural hazards in Rush

36
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Rush →

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Rush has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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A−

School Grade A-

The public schools Rush’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Rush’s library

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North Lewisburg Branch161 Winder St. · part of Champaign County Library
Fine-freeE-books20 hrs a week
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