Overview

Rush County, IN (shown in white) has 408.14 mi² of land area and 0.32 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Decatur County, IN
• Fayette County, IN
• Franklin County, IN
• Hancock County, IN
• Henry County, IN
• Shelby County, IN

The county's elevations range from a low of 869.4' to a high of 1,099.1', with a weighted average of 954.4' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 19°F to average highs around 84.2°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 52.1°F. Average annual precipation is 46.9". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 6A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Rush County is 17,142 with 6,874 households. These households are spread across 8 unique municipalties (not all shown).