Rush River township, North Dakota
Rush River township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rush River township is a geographic entity located in Cass County, North Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 86. The land area covers 36.42 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 86 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 57.5 yrs | ±40.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 40 | ±37 | 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 | 40 | ±37 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 40 | ±37 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| 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 | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $78,582 | ±$66,310 |
| Poverty Rate | 38% | ±53.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 19 | ±31 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±32.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 31 | ±28 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 52.5% | ±11.9% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF RUSH RIVER
GUS Population: 89 (2024)
ID: 171644
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
15879 26TH ST SE, AMENIA ND 58004-9707
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GUS Population: 200,945 (2024)
ID: 184080
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
PO BOX 2806, FARGO ND 58108-2806
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | West Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | West Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Casselton, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Casselton, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Casselton, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | West Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | West Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | West Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | West Fargo, ND |
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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The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo
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College Vocational | 17.7 mi away | 4377 15th Ave South, Fargo, ND, 58103 |
7014519100
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CASSELTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 702 1ST STREET NORTH, CASSELTON, ND, 58012 |
(701) 347-4861
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Lynnes Welding Training
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College Vocational | 18.2 mi away | 2717 3rd Ave N, Fargo, ND, 58102 |
7018932295
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WEST FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 215 THIRD STREET EAST, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078 |
(701) 433-5460
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Rasmussen University-North Dakota
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College | 18.6 mi away | 4012 19th Avenue SW, Fargo, ND, 58103-7196 |
7012773889
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WEST FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 215 THIRD STREET EAST, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078 |
(701) 433-5460
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Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo
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College Vocational | 18.6 mi away | 3223 13 AVE S, Ste A, Fargo, ND, 58103 |
7012359910
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NORTHPORT LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 2714 N BROADWAY, FARGO, ND, 58102 |
(701) 241-4026
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus
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College | 18.6 mi away | 1301 12th Avenue North, Fargo, ND, 58108-6050 |
7012318011
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FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 102 NORTH 3RD STREET, FARGO, ND, 58102 |
(701) 241-1472
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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 CASSELTON AGRONOMY FARM, ND US, located 11.1 miles from Rush River township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.9° | -1.4° | 7.8° | 0.54" | 7.4" |
| February | 21.6° | 2.1° | 11.8° | 0.57" | 6.6" |
| March | 35.0° | 16.6° | 25.8° | 1.09" | 6.2" |
| April | 52.8° | 30.6° | 41.7° | 1.49" | 3.3" |
| May | 67.6° | 43.2° | 55.4° | 3.16" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.0° | 54.9° | 66.0° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.8° | 58.6° | 69.7° | 3.69" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 55.8° | 67.8° | 2.62" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.4° | 46.4° | 58.9° | 2.79" | 0.0" |
| October | 55.6° | 33.8° | 44.7° | 2.33" | 0.7" |
| November | 37.8° | 19.7° | 28.7° | 0.80" | 4.4" |
| December | 23.2° | 6.6° | 14.9° | 0.69" | 8.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenia city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Arthur city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| Casselton city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Argusville city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| Mapleton city | City | 10.2 mi | — |
| Gardner city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3801769020. • 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.