Cost of living in Rush County, IN
Population 16,734 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Rush County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Rush County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Rush County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Rush County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Rush County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Rush County
State and local tax rates for Indiana.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Rush County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Rush County
What it costs to live in Rush County each month.
- Rent $755
- Energy $199
- Water $50
- Groceries $318
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $475
- State tax $99
- Rent $928
- Energy $239
- Water $60
- Groceries $527
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $724
- State tax $164
- Rent $1,121
- Energy $298
- Water $70
- Groceries $800
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $724
- State tax $164
Frequently asked questions about Rush County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Rush County?
In Rush County, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $755 per month, a two-bedroom averages $928 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,121 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Rush County?
In Rush County, IN, the average household income is $64,393 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,084 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Rush County?
The estimated cost of living in Rush County, IN is approximately $2,696 per month for a single person, $3,926 for a couple, $6,247 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Rush County?
The combined sales tax rate in Rush County, IN is 7.00%, which includes the Indiana state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Rush County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Rush County, IN would need approximately $2,696 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,393 per year ($5,366 per month). Rush County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Rush County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Rush County, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Rush County?
The average home value in Rush County, IN is $155,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,013, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Rush County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP