West Rushville, Ohio

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Population in 2022: 164 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +24.2%
 
Males: 58  (35.9%)
Females: 106  (64.1%)
Median resident age:

20.7 years
Ohio median age:

39.9 years

Zip code: 43150

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,098 (it was $43,125 in 2000)
West Rushville:

$59,098
OH:

$65,720

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,830 (it was $16,257 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $199,459 (it was $104,200 in 2000)
West Rushville:

$199,459
OH:

$204,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $187,444; detached houses: $189,836

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,255.

March 2022 cost of living index in West Rushville: 85.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.9%

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    • 27295.8%White alone
    • 31.1%Two or more races
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Ancestries: European (48.8%), English (16.5%), German (7.9%), Irish (7.1%), American (6.3%), Italian (2.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1015 feet

Land area: 0.06 square miles.

Population density: 2,701 people per square mile   (average).

West Rushville, Ohio map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.5%
Ohio:

3.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,373 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,436 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbus, OH (32.8 miles , pop. 711,470).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (309.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rushville, OH (1.0 miles ),
Bremen, OH (2.0 miles ),
Pleasantville, OH (2.3 miles ),
Hide-A-Way Hills, OH (2.8 miles ),
Thurston, OH (2.8 miles ),
Somerset, OH (2.9 miles ),
Junction City, OH (2.9 miles ),
Lancaster, OH (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 39.76 N, Longitude: 82.45 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 740

Distribution of median household income in West Rushville, OH in 2022
Distribution of house value in West Rushville, OH in 2022

West Rushville satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Ohio:

3.1%
Most common industries in West Rushville, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (21.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.9%)
  • Public administration (9.9%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (8.5%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.6%)
  • Food (5.6%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (33.3%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (8.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.9%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (8.9%)
  • Food (6.7%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (15.4%)
  • Printing & related support activities (11.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.5%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (11.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (11.5%)
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.7%)
Most common occupations in West Rushville, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (14.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (14.1%)
  • Carpenters (12.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (20.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (15.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (30.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (19.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (11.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (11.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)

Average climate in West Rushville, Ohio

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 52.8. This is better than average.

City:

52.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.4
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

West Rushville-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Ohio state average. It is 9% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the West Rushville village center injured 8 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 9/3/1970, a category F3 tornado 25.9 miles away from the village center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

West Rushville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 10% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 134.4 miles away from West Rushville center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 274.8 miles away from West Rushville center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 160.9 miles away from West Rushville center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 144.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 114.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG) earthquake occurred 135.9 miles away from West Rushville 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 Fairfield County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
West Rushville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near West Rushville:

  • HEARTLAND OF FAIRFIELD (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; THORNVILLE, OH)
  • HEARTLAND-FAIRFIELD NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; PLEASANTVILLE, OH)
  • ALTERNACARE HOME HEALTH SERVICES, INC (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; LANCASTER, OH)
  • REM-OHIO FAIRFIELD B (Hospital, about 7 miles away; BALTIMORE, OH)
  • FMC - HOCKING HILLS DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; LANCASTER, OH)
  • HOMESTEAD CARE AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LANCASTER, OH)
  • FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; LANCASTER, OH)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Rushville:

  • Ohio State University-Newark Campus (about 22 miles; Newark, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,028)
  • Central Ohio Technical College (about 22 miles; Newark, OH; FT enrollment: 2,995)
  • Denison University (about 22 miles; Granville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • Hocking College (about 26 miles; Nelsonville, OH; FT enrollment: 4,146)
  • Zane State College (about 27 miles; Zanesville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,200)
  • Ohio Christian University (about 27 miles; Circleville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,345)
  • DeVry University-Ohio (about 29 miles; Columbus, OH; FT enrollment: 3,896)

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Fairfield County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

74.5%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

11.8%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in West Rushville:

Marital status in West Rushville, OH
  • Never married: 37.3%
  • Now married: 48.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 1.0%
  • Divorced: 12.9%

For population 25 years and over in West Rushville:

  • High school or higher: 90.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.3
Ohio average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for West Rushville, OH (based on Fairfield County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant20,74283
Catholic17,5006
Mainline Protestant17,00164
Other1,91610
None88,997-
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: 15
This county:

1.06 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Fairfield County:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 11
Fairfield County:

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
Fairfield County:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 73
Here:

5.18 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.6%
State:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Fairfield County:

30.4%
Ohio:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.9%
State:

11.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

39.0%
State:

50.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.1%
Ohio:

47.8%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.6
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

23.1%
Ohio:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
West Rushville:

11.5%
Ohio:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
West Rushville:

7.1
Ohio:

6.8

Overweight people:
West Rushville:

28.9%
Ohio:

34.3%

General health condition:
West Rushville:

54.3%
Ohio:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

86.0%
State:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of West Rushville, OH Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$4,015$48,1800$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$578
Totals for Government 1$4,015$48,1805$578

Strongest AM radio stations in West Rushville:

  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WLOH (1320 AM; 1 kW; LANCASTER, OH)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBNS (1460 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: RADIOHIO, INCORPORATED)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOSU (820 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHTH (790 AM; 1 kW; HEATH, OH; Owner: RUNNYMEDE, INC.)
  • WLGN (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; LOGAN, OH; Owner: ROGER L. HINERMAN d/b/a LOGAN BROADCASTING)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Rushville:

  • WLRY (88.5 FM; RUSHVILLE, OH; Owner: ARCANGEL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • WJZA (103.5 FM; LANCASTER, OH; Owner: SKYWAY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHOK-FM (95.5 FM; LANCASTER, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WWJM (106.3 FM; NEW LEXINGTON, OH; Owner: PERRY COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WFCB (93.3 FM; CHILLICOTHE, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFCO (90.9 FM; LANCASTER, OH; Owner: LANCASTER ED BROADASTING FOUNDATION)
  • WNKO (101.7 FM; NEWARK, OH; Owner: RUNNYMEDE, INC.)
  • W201AK (88.1 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY)
  • WOSU-FM (89.7 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WCLT-FM (100.3 FM; NEWARK, OH; Owner: WCLT RADIO, INC.)
  • WUFM (88.7 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: SPIRIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WCVZ (92.7 FM; SOUTH ZANESVILLE, OH; Owner: CHRISTIAN VOICE OF CENTRAL OHIO, INC)
  • WBZX (99.7 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WBNS-FM (97.1 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: RADIO OHIO, INC.)
  • WCOL-FM (92.3 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WXMG (98.9 FM; UPPER ARLINGTON, OH; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES, LTD)
  • WLVQ (96.3 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WYBZ (107.3 FM; CROOKSVILLE, OH; Owner: Y BRIDGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHIZ-FM (102.5 FM; ZANESVILLE, OH; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN OHIO BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WSNY (94.7 FM; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: FRANKLIN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around West Rushville:

  • WSYX (Channel 6; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: WSYX LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WWHO (Channel 53; CHILLICOTHE, OH; Owner: UPN STATIONS GROUP INC.)
  • WTTE (Channel 28; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: COLUMBUS (WTTE-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WBNS-TV (Channel 10; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: WBNS-TV, INC.)
  • WSFJ-TV (Channel 51; NEWARK, OH; Owner: GUARDIAN VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC.)
  • WOSU-TV (Channel 34; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WCMH-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOUB-TV (Channel 20; ATHENS, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WINJ-LP (Channel 8; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: THE NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP OF CHURCHES)
  • WHIZ-TV (Channel 18; ZANESVILLE, OH; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN OHIO TELEVISION SYSTEM)
  • WCLL-LP (Channel 19; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: JONATHAN W. OWENS)
  • WDEM-LP (Channel 17; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: TRIPLETT & ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 28.7mTotal length
  • $670,067,000Total costs
  • 7,442Total average daily traffic
  • 912Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,330Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
New bridges in West Rushville, OH - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31900-1909
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for West Rushville, OH
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in West Rushville, OH
  • 89.1%Utility gas
  • 8.7%Electricity
  • 2.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in West Rushville, OH
  • 100.0%Utility gas


West Rushville compared to Ohio state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
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