The Town FilesRushseba, Minnesota
Township in Chisago County · population 815 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $300,800
- Household income
- $87,609
- Jan low / Jul high
- 1° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 38.7
Rushseba is a township of 815 people in Chisago County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $300,800, close to the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 82% of Minnesota towns, more walkable than 78% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 76% of Minnesota towns.
How Rushseba 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 Rushseba is worth $300,800, close to the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $87,609, which is more affordable than 50% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $2,063 a month. 96.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rushseba | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,800 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $2,063 | $991 |
| Median household income | $87,609 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 96.9% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in Rushseba
| People | Rushseba | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 30.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 9.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.0% | 90.2% |
Weather in Rushseba
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 1.2°F. About 33.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.9 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 177 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rushseba since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 21, 1957 about 3.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 18, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 19, 2019.
Severe weather in Chisago County since 1996
Chisago County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4009: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Chisago County
Chisago County had 16,091 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,806 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Rushseba itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Towns near Rushseba
- Rush City, MN1.6 mi · 3,228 people · home $233,100
- Rock Creek, MN5.4 mi · 1,682 people · home $318,200
- Nessel, MN6.3 mi · 1,907 people · home $413,300
- Harris, MN6.9 mi · 1,111 people · home $306,000
- Royalton, MN8.7 mi · 1,034 people · home $287,500
- Pine City, MN8.7 mi · 1,381 people · home $288,800
- Sunrise, MN9.4 mi · 2,107 people · home $394,700
- Fish Lake, MN9.5 mi · 2,193 people · home $400,200
Rushseba questions
Is Rushseba, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rushseba scores better for retirees than 6% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 43%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Rushseba?
The median owner-occupied home in Rushseba is valued at $300,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,609, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $2,063 a month.
What is the weather like in Rushseba?
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 1.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.8 inches of precipitation a year and 48.9 inches of snow.
Does Rushseba get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rushseba since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 21, 1957. 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)