Rushford, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 1,561.
Population change since 2000: +6.1%
 
Males: 820  (52.5%)
Females: 741  (47.5%)
Median resident age:

43.1 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54963.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $66,323 (it was $45,990 in 2000)
Rushford:

$66,323
WI:

$67,125

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $32,272 (it was $20,768 in 2000)

Rushford town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $201,051 (it was $104,400 in 2000)
Rushford:

$201,051
WI:

$230,700

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $218,476; detached houses: $225,420; townhouses or other attached units: $228,542; in 2-unit structures: $136,753; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $102,970; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $153,600; mobile homes: $47,499
March 2022 cost of living index in Rushford: 90.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Rushford, WI (2010)
    • 1,52797.8%White alone
    • 181.2%Hispanic
    • 60.4%Black alone
    • 40.3%Two or more races
    • 30.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 20.1%Asian alone
    • 10.06%American Indian alone

Races in Rushford detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (52.5%), Polish (10.4%), Irish (9.7%), United States (7.5%), English (7.4%), French (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 35.1 square miles.

Population density: 45 people per square mile   (very low).

13 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.9%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Rushford town:

1.6% ($1,648)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oshkosh, WI (14.0 miles , pop. 62,916).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (70.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (161.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Waukau, WI (1.8 miles ),
Nepeuskun, WI (2.2 miles ),
Omro, WI (2.2 miles ),
Poygan, WI (2.5 miles ),
Berlin, WI (2.6 miles ),
Utica, WI (2.8 miles ),
Winneconne, WI (3.0 miles ),
Poysippi, WI (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 44.01 N, Longitude: 88.83 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 920

Distribution of median household income in Rushford, WI in 2021

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 9 buildings, average cost: $389,000
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $301,800
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $337,000
  • 2018: 12 buildings, average cost: $371,300
  • 2017: 7 buildings, average cost: $258,500
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $291,300
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $212,000
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $210,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $266,700
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $234,300
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $285,500
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $283,700
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $290,500
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $219,800
  • 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $177,800
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $205,400
  • 2005: 16 buildings, average cost: $189,400
  • 2004: 13 buildings, average cost: $219,200
  • 2003: 19 buildings, average cost: $162,200
  • 2002: 11 buildings, average cost: $124,100
  • 2001: 14 buildings, average cost: $105,400
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $138,400
  • 1999: 15 buildings, average cost: $114,100
  • 1998: 19 buildings, average cost: $95,400
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $82,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Rushford, WI residents
Average permit cost in Rushford, WI
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

1.9%
Wisconsin:

2.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +25 (+1.7%).
Most common industries in Rushford, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.5%)
  • Construction (9.9%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Machinery (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.3%)
  • Machinery (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Wood products (3.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.6%)
  • Educational services (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
  • Machinery (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Rushford, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Carpenters (3.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.5%)
  • Carpenters (6.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.6%)
  • Registered nurses (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)

Average climate in Rushford, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2003 was 88.5. This is about average.

City:

88.5
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2003 was 35.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.9
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Rushford-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 53% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/18/1996, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 24.1 miles away from the Rushford town center injured 12 people and caused $40 million in damages.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.8 miles away from the town center killed 7 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rushford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 0% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 387.8 miles away from Rushford center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 176.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 362.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 211.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 387.8 miles away from Rushford center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 142.4 miles away from Rushford center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Winnebago County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Rushford:

  • OMRO CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; OMRO, WI)
  • CHN HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; BERLIN, WI)
  • BERLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; BERLIN, WI)
  • JULIETTE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; BERLIN, WI)
  • SHELTERED VILLAGE OF RIPON FDD (Hospital, about 11 miles away; RIPON, WI)
  • FOUNTAIN VIEW CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; RIPON, WI)
  • PARKVIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; RIPON, WI)

Amtrak station near Rushford:

  • 15 miles: OSHKOSH (124 N. MAIN ST.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rushford:

  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 15 miles; Oshkosh, WI; Full-time enrollment: 10,637)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 26 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)
  • Marian University (about 27 miles; Fond Du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 2,045)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 27 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lawrence University (about 28 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 2,821)
  • Saint Norbert College (about 49 miles; De Pere, WI; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • Lakeland College (about 49 miles; Plymouth, WI; FT enrollment: 2,395)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Rushford: Knigge Farms (A), Kafer Farms (B), Schuster Farm (C), Windy Hills Farm (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Rushford: Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: North Rushford Cemetery (1), Waukau Cemetery (2), Eureka Cemetery (3), Burdick Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Waukau Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Rushford: Waukau Creek County Nature Preserve (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Winnebago County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

74.4%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.0%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.3%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.1%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Rushford:

Marital status in Rushford, WI
  • Never married: 22.8%
  • Now married: 62.0%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 9.4%

For population 25 years and over in Rushford:

  • High school or higher: 82.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rushford, WI (based on Winnebago County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic36,51411
Evangelical Protestant23,93866
Mainline Protestant21,02243
Other1,35910
None84,161-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
This county:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 56
Winnebago County:

3.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 121
Winnebago County:

7.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.4%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Winnebago County:

26.3%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.4%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Rushford:

  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WRPN (1600 AM; 5 kW; RIPON, WI)
  • WDUX (800 AM; 5 kW; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: LAIRD BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WISS (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BERLIN, WI; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTAQ (1360 AM; 10 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WOSH (1490 AM; 1 kW; OSHKOSH, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rushford:

  • WBJZ (104.7 FM; BERLIN, WI; Owner: CAXAMBAS CORPORATION)
  • WPKR (99.5 FM; OMRO, WI; Owner: MIDWEST DIMENSIONS, INC.)
  • WAPL-FM (105.7 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTCX (96.1 FM; RIPON, WI; Owner: RADIO B/C LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVBO (103.9 FM; WINNECONNE, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WROE (94.3 FM; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWWX (96.9 FM; OSHKOSH, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WAUH (102.3 FM; WAUTOMA, WI; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING LLC)
  • W203AV (88.5 FM; OSHKOSH, WI; Owner: WRVM, INC.)
  • WNCY-FM (100.3 FM; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRST-FM (90.3 FM; OSHKOSH, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)

TV broadcast stations around Rushford:

  • WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
  • W23BL (Channel 23; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WWRS-TV (Channel 52; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W17CF (Channel 17; RIPON, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W66DC (Channel 66; WAUPACA, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.2mTotal length
  • 18,735Total average daily traffic
  • 686Total average daily truck traffic
  • 23,256Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rushford, WI
  • 58.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.7%Utility gas
  • 13.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.8%Wood
  • 2.8%Electricity
  • 0.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rushford, WI
  • 62.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.9%Utility gas
  • 10.8%Electricity
  • 8.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Rushford compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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