The Town FilesRushford, Minnesota
City in Fillmore County · population 1,860 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $214,800
- Household income
- $76,638
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 42.2
Rushford is a city of 1,860 people in Fillmore County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $214,800, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for retirees than 92% of Minnesota towns, more of a college town than 86% of Minnesota towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Minnesota towns.
How Rushford ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rushford is worth $214,800, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $76,638, which is more affordable than 77% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $857 a month. 71.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rushford | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $214,800 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $857 | $991 |
| Median household income | $76,638 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 71.9% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Rushford
| People | Rushford | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.3% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 90.2% |
Weather in Rushford
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 5.4°F. About 36.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.5 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 167 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rushford since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 5, 1965 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 23, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 22, 2013.
Severe weather in Fillmore County since 1996
Fillmore County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Flood | DR-4797: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| November 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4290: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Fillmore County
Fillmore County had 6,235 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,287 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Rushford itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Rushford
3 public schools with 632 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUSHFORD-PETERSON ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 260 | 11.3 |
| RUSHFORD-PETERSON SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 223 | 14.9 |
| RUSHFORD-PETERSON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 149 | 16.6 |
Towns near Rushford
- Rushford Village, MN1.7 mi · 790 people · home $279,500
- Money Creek, MN4.1 mi · 578 people · home $281,700
- Houston, MN9.9 mi · 997 people · home $180,100
- Warren, MN11.4 mi · 586 people · home $304,700
- Pleasant Hill, MN11.9 mi · 533 people · home $301,700
- Wilson, MN12.0 mi · 1,148 people · home $361,500
- Lanesboro, MN12.8 mi · 724 people · home $213,200
- Lewiston, MN13.0 mi · 1,533 people · home $213,600
Rushford questions
Is Rushford, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rushford scores better for retirees than 92% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 42%. 24.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Rushford?
The median owner-occupied home in Rushford is valued at $214,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,638, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $857 a month.
What is the weather like in Rushford?
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 5.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.9 inches of precipitation a year and 40.5 inches of snow.
Does Rushford get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rushford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 5, 1965. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)