RushmoreMN
A town of 373, settled in 1878.
Is Rushmore a good place to live?
Rushmore has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
373 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Rushmore: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rushmore, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rushmore.
Rushmore stands out in Minnesota and nationally: the median household income there is lower
The top destinations are Worthington (38%), Brewster (12%) and Sioux Falls (3%). Among residents in Rushmore, 11% live below the poverty line, against 7% in Minnesota’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The median commute is under 17 miles.
| Rushmore | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Rushmore: snowy winters and pleasant summers
Expect July afternoons of 83° and January nights of 6°, with about 45 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Rushmore is
Among adults in Rushmore, 73% had a checkup this year. 30% of adults in Rushmore get no exercise outside work; 18% smoke cigarettes.
| Rushmore | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 23% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 75% | 79% |
| What stands out | Rushmore | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 11% | 7.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.5% | 5.4% |
| More smokers | 17.6% | 13.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Rushmore, with inland flooding at the top
Of the losses FEMA expects in Rushmore, 39% come from inland flooding and 17% from hail. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in the town than in 58% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Rushmore households in 5 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lindemann Park | — | 13 |
| 2. Old School Park | — | 3 |
| 3. Rushmore City Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Rushmore
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rushmore; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Rushmore residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Rushmore for work
Where Rushmore’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Rushmore
Town in Minnesota, United States
Rushmore is a town in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 365 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,660 ft
- ZIP code
- 56168
- Area code
- 507
Questions about Rushmore
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rushmore, MN a good place to live?
Rushmore has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.