Why visit Rushville
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Phoenix Opera House Block, Princess Theater and White Oak Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Rushville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rushville
Rushville is a town in Schuyler County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,005 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Schuyler County. It was first settled by Euro-Americans in 1823.
From the Wikipedia article Rushville, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Phoenix Opera House Block
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Rushville, Illinois, United States
Museums and landmarks3
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White Oak Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
History
In 1823, Calvin Hobart and his family became the region's first settlers. Schuyler County was official established two years later, originally containing portions of what is today Pike, Fulton, and Brown counties. The county seat was named "Rushton" in honor of Benjamin Rush, one of the Founding Fathers. The name was changed to "Rushville" in 1826.
From the History section of Rushville, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Rushville
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 17°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 21°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 42°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 5.3 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 32°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rushville Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Schuyler County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2010-08-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Macomb Municipal Airport (MQB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 miles away.
- Beardstown 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Colchester 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Macomb 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Camp Point 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Havana 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Lewistown 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Bushnell 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Jacksonville 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Carthage 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Pittsfield 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Schuyler County Courthouse, Rushville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Rushville township building 2026-07-25, User:Visviva, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rushville, Illinois (7235192826), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- White Oak Hall at intersection of Beardstown and Teel (White Oak) Roads, fafinney, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Phoenix Opera House Block, Nyttend, Public domain
- Buena Vista Township building 2026-08-15, User:Visviva, CC BY-SA 4.0
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