Rush Springs Authority

Rush Springs is a lower-income small town of 1,299 with home prices 2.3× below the Oklahoma median.

Rush Springs, Oklahoma

Rush Springs is one of the smaller incorporated places in Grady County, Oklahoma, with a population of 1,299. Median household income is $45,125.

Definition and scope

Located in Grady County, Oklahoma, Rush Springs operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Rush Springs has approximately 1,299 residents. The median age is 31.8 years. Roughly 64% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $85,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 80.5%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Rush Springs is $45,125. Poverty rate stands at 25.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.9%. Educational attainment: 13.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Rush Springs:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Rush Springs is Rush Springs Airstrip. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Grady County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Purcell, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Rush Springs sits at an elevation of 1,374 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.