Rush River town, Wisconsin
Rush River town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rush River town is a geographic entity located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 491. The land area covers 17.51 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 491 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.1 yrs | ±12.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 185 | ±49 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 185 | ±49 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 185 | ±49 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $414,800 | ±$88,382 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $128,125 | ±$32,323 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,156 | ±$11,886 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 29 | ±19 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 282 | ±78 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.7% | ±14% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF RUSH RIVER
GUS Population: 494 (2024)
ID: 177700
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
1829 30TH AVE, BALDWIN WI 54002-5302
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GUS Population: 97,954 (2024)
ID: 191830
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
1101 CARMICHAEL RD, RM 1400, HUDSON WI 54016-7708
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Baldwin, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ellsworth, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ellsworth, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Ellsworth, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Elmwood, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Elmwood, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Elmwood, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Glenwood City, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Glenwood City, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Glenwood City, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls
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College | 11.2 mi away | 410 S 3rd St, River Falls, WI, 54022-5001 |
7154253911
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BALDWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 400 CEDAR ST., BALDWIN, WI, 54002 |
(715) 684-3813
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University of Wisconsin-Stout
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College | 23.6 mi away | 712 S Broadway St, Menomonie, WI, 54751 |
7152321122
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HAMMOND COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 850 DAVIS ST., HAMMOND, WI, 54015 |
(715) 796-2281
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Hastings Beauty School
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College Vocational | 24.4 mi away | 221 Second Street East, Hastings, MN, 55033 |
6514371225
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WOODVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 124 S MAIN ST., WOODVILLE, WI, 54028 |
(715) 698-2430
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HAZEL MACKIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 311 W. WARREN ST., ROBERTS, WI, 54023 |
(715) 749-3849
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SPRING VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | E121 S. 2ND ST., SPRING VALLEY, WI, 54767 |
(715) 778-4590
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RIVER FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 140 UNION ST., RIVER FALLS, WI, 54022 |
(715) 425-0905
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ELLSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 388 W. MAIN ST., ELLSWORTH, WI, 54011 |
(715) 273-3209
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BALDWIN, WI US, located 4.1 miles from Rush River town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.3° | 1.8° | 11.1° | 0.81" | 9.4" |
| February | 25.9° | 4.9° | 15.4° | 0.79" | 8.0" |
| March | 37.4° | 19.2° | 28.3° | 1.53" | 8.3" |
| April | 53.9° | 32.5° | 43.2° | 2.76" | 3.3" |
| May | 65.6° | 44.8° | 55.2° | 3.96" | 0.5" |
| June | 75.9° | 55.7° | 65.8° | 5.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.3° | 59.0° | 69.1° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.4° | 56.7° | 67.1° | 4.92" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.1° | 48.5° | 59.8° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.2° | 35.8° | 46.0° | 2.79" | 0.4" |
| November | 40.1° | 23.4° | 31.8° | 1.59" | 4.1" |
| December | 26.7° | 10.1° | 18.4° | 1.09" | 9.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| Hammond village | Village | 4.7 mi | — |
| Woodville village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Roberts village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Spring Valley village | Village | 8.8 mi | — |
| River Falls city | City | 11.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5510970200. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.