Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
2 of its places are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Rush Valley’s mean commuting time is 39 minutes, above both the Utah town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 120 Utah towns, just one has a higher age of the median resident than Rush Valley. 17% of the land in Rush Valley is conserved, above both the Utah town median (3.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Its National Register listings include Clover Ward LDS Meetinghouse. Rush Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Rush Valley beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 374 in 1940, 431 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2016 and 4 maps from 1918 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rush Valley, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 13, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Rush Valley.
Expected losses in Rush Valley break down as 88% from wildfires and 5% from inland flooding.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Half the trips to work are shorter than 34 miles. The top destinations are Tooele (19%), Salt Lake City (18%) and Grantsville (7%). For Rush Valley, the median household income is $87,000.
| Rush Valley | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,000 | $101,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
For Rush Valley, the density of trails is 0.8 miles per square mile. 14 miles of trail.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In Rush Valley, the typical July afternoon high is 92°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 1.7% in value. Rush Valley’s rent at the middle of the market comes in at $1,109 a month. The share of households in Rush Valley who own their home: 79%.
| Rush Valley | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,109 a month | $1,538 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 79% | 79% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
For adults in Rush Valley, the share who get no exercise outside work is 20%. Against the Utah average, Rush Valley comes out ahead on 10 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 9. Only 5 of the 119 Utah towns we compare have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Rush Valley. Among adults locally, 12% binge drink and 74% had a checkup this year.
| Rush Valley | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 11% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 72% | 79% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 17% | 17% |
| What stands out | Rush Valley | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.7% | 10.5% |
| More adults with arthritis | 29.6% | 21.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Rush Valley; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Rush Valley residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
Where Rush Valley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in the state of Utah, United States
Rush Valley is a town in Tooele County, Utah, United States, located in the northwest of Rush Valley. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Rush Valley had a population of 431.
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Rush Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. 2 of its places are on the National Register of Historic Places.
