Rushsylvania, 2006
Rushsylvania’s story
90 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1936Rushsylvania is settled
RushsylvaniaOH
A town of 497, settled in 1936.
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
497
2025 Census estimate · +1.4% since 2020
Typical home
$254K
+5.7% in a year
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
32.5
years
Jobs based here
39
A commuter town
Is Rushsylvania a good place to live?
Rushsylvania’s median age is 32.5 years, where Ohio’s towns sit at 41.7 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Rushsylvania has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
497 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Rushsylvania: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rushsylvania, and how to reach them.
PowerAES Ohio16.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRushsylvania Village PWS1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Rushsylvania’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Logan County Board of ElectionsLogan County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code4334743347 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rushsylvania.
Work & commute
With 0.2 jobs for every working resident, most of Rushsylvania’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Rushsylvania for work: only 0% work in town. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line in Rushsylvania, below both Ohio’s towns (9.1%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Bellefontaine (14%), Rushcreek Township (7%) and Columbus (6%).
0%work in town
| Rushsylvania | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Rushsylvania0%
Bellefontaine14%
Rushcreek Township7%
Columbus6%
Perry Township5%
20 mi
median commute distance
39
jobs based in Rushsylvania
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Rushsylvania
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Rushsylvania has four seasons and pleasant summers
Rushsylvania has chilly winters and pleasant summers. Rushsylvania’s July high is 83°F.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–36°
Spring39–60°
Summer61–81°
Fall43–63°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Rushsylvania is
Rushsylvania beats the Ohio average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 34% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Rushsylvania.
| Rushsylvania | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 36% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 20% | 19% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 26% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
5 better27 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Rushsylvania | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.6% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.5% | 8.3% |
Mary Rutan Hospital
7.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Rushsylvania’s typical home value is about $254K
The typical Rushsylvania home is worth about $254,000, up 5.7% in a year, close to the Ohio typical home. 88% of Rushsylvania households own their home.
$254KZillow home value
| Rushsylvania | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $796 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Rushsylvania$254K
Ohio$246K
+5.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Rushsylvania
17pages on Rushsylvania
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rushsylvania; the nearest are
Ohio Northern UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Ada22.6 mi$39,800 tuitionOhio State University-Lima CampusUniversity or college · Public · Lima26.6 mi$9,488 in-state tuitionTerra State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fremont67.3 mi$5,748 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Rushsylvania residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Rushsylvania for work
Where Rushsylvania’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
39jobs based in Rushsylvania
0%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Rushsylvania
Village in Ohio, United States
Rushsylvania is a village located in Logan County, Ohio, United States. The population was 491 at the 2020 census. A branch of the Logan County District Library serves the Rushsylvania community.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,237 ft
- ZIP code
- 43347
Questions about Rushsylvania
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rushsylvania, OH a good place to live?
Rushsylvania has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Rushsylvania, OH known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Aaron S. Watkins and John W. Grabiel.