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Living in Rusko

Rusko is a city in Finland, and the figures below are its published values. Rusko numbered 6,381 residents at the end of 2025. For Rusko, the regional median gross salary was €3,435 per month at the end of 2024. The unemployment rate was 5.8% at the end of 2024.

Which Finland-wide rules apply when you move to Rusko?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in FinlandNational rates and thresholds that apply in Rusko.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Rusko yet. Finland has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Net rent across major citiesRusko highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Rusko highlighted€16.41Järvenpää€15.72Kerava€13.02Riihimäki€12.27Kajaani€12.19Kokkola€12.17Kotka€10.94Rauma€10.83Kouvolanet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings2,635 dwellings31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland3Official

Work and income

The average monthly gross earnings figure was €3,806 per month at the end of 2024. At the end of 2024, employment in Rusko reached 3,040. Employment rates for Rusko measured 86.1% at the end of 2024.

Unemployment across cities in FinlandUnemployment in Rusko is 5.8%. Of 139 cities with data, 36 have unemployment of 8 to under 10%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Finland per band1 city: 2% to under 4%12–48 cities: 4% to under 6%84–6Rusko 5.8%19 cities: 6% to under 8%196–836 cities: 8% to under 10%368–1030 cities: 10% to under 12%3010–1223 cities: 12% to under 14%2312–1410 cities: 14% to under 16%1014–166 cities: 16% to under 18%616–186 cities: 18% to under 20%618–20

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average gross earnings3,806 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland5Official · regional context
People in employment3,040 people31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland6Official
Employment rate86.1 %31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland3Official
GDP per capita45,556 EUR/year31 Dec 2023Statistics Finland7Official · regional context
Median gross salary (regional)3,435 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland5Official · regional context
Unemployment rate5.8 %country median 10.5%31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Rusko. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Market Finland — Public employment service

Finnish public employment services

Job SearchRegistration
Register Search jobs
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Rusko. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct78.9 %31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland3Official

Mobility and administration

Rusko's nearest airport was TKU, 3 km away and offered 7 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count7 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights1Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataTKU3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Rusko. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Municipal integration services and integration training — Integration course

Municipalities and employment services in Finland

For immigrants needing an integration plan.

Finnish, SwedishIn Person, Online
Open official information
Open the full Finland section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Rusko.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rusko average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND23°-7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Rusko average monthly precipitation, mm020406080584239323555747359737173JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Rusko average monthly sunshine, hours0751502253004067141205284283293239163883424JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -1.1 · Feb -1.2 · Mar 2.6 · Apr 9.1 · May 15.5 · Jun 19.5 · Jul 22.6 · Aug 21.1 · Sep 15.7 · Oct 8.8 · Nov 3.6 · Dec 0.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -6.5 · Feb -7.1 · Mar -4.7 · Apr -0.2 · May 4.6 · Jun 9.3 · Jul 12.5 · Aug 11.6 · Sep 7.4 · Oct 2.8 · Nov -0.9 · Dec -4.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.8 · Feb -4.5 · Mar -1.3 · Apr 4.1 · May 10 · Jun 14.4 · Jul 17.5 · Aug 16.2 · Sep 11.3 · Oct 5.7 · Nov 1.5 · Dec -1.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI16Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 57.8 · Feb 42.4 · Mar 38.5 · Apr 31.9 · May 35 · Jun 54.9 · Jul 74 · Aug 72.7 · Sep 59.1 · Oct 73.4 · Nov 71.1 · Dec 73.1 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 39.5 · Feb 66.8 · Mar 141 · Apr 204.5 · May 283.6 · Jun 282.6 · Jul 293.3 · Aug 238.6 · Sep 163.3 · Oct 87.8 · Nov 34.1 · Dec 24.2 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Finland

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Finland cities
Outokumpu6,365 residentsIitti6,329 residentsHaapajärvi6,441 residentsHaapavesi6,298 residentsTyrnävä6,470 residentsKronoby6,268 residents

Population and city profile

Rusko counted 2,635 households at the end of 2024.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.9 %31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland3Official
Population6,381 people31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland4Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population6,381 people31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland StatFin vaerak/11ra (Key figures on population)13Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
No religion or other, share26 %31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland9Official

International community in Rusko

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Population at the end of the statistical reference period; Statistics Finland population structure; total sex · 2025

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL6,381100.0%
Finland6,15496.4%
FOREIGN COUNTRIES, TOTAL2273.6%
EUROPE1642.6%
ASIA390.6%
Former Soviet Union340.5%
Sweden300.5%
Ukraine200.3%
Estonia150.2%
Romania140.2%
Iraq120.2%
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Published groupPeopleShare
AMERICA120.2%
AFRICA40.1%
OCEANIA20.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source11

Citizenship

Population at the end of the statistical reference period; Statistics Finland population structure; total sex · 2025

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL6,381100.0%
Finland6,26198.1%
FOREIGN COUNTRIES, TOTAL1201.9%
EUROPE931.5%
Ukraine290.5%
ASIA180.3%
Estonia130.2%
Poland100.2%
AFRICA40.1%
AMERICA30.0%
OCEANIA10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10

Language spoken at home

Population at the end of the statistical reference period; Statistics Finland population structure; total sex · 2025

Published groupPeopleShare
Total6,381100.0%
NATIONAL LANGUAGES, TOTAL6,16696.6%
Finnish6,06895.1%
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, TOTAL2153.4%
Swedish981.5%
Ukrainian400.6%
Russian370.6%
Kurdish190.3%
Romanian190.3%
Albanian150.2%
English130.2%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Polish110.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12

Is Rusko a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker61%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 51–71%
Skilled employee67%strong on work, weak on housing · range 58–76%
Student63%strong on cost, weak on housing · range 55–71%
Family72%strong on safety, weak on housing · range 63–81%
Retirement62%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 50–74%
Population6,381 people31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Finland
Dwellings2,635 dwellings31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
Average gross earnings3,806 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
People in employment3,040 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
Employment rate86.1 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
GDP per capita45,556 EUR/year31 Dec 2023Official source · Statistics Finland
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-05

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct34.7 %31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland3Official
Households2,635 households31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland6Official
Residents with a migration background3.4 %31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Rusko when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Rusko?

The median gross salary is 3,435 EUR/month. Source: Statistics Finland.

What is the unemployment rate in Rusko?

The unemployment rate is 5.8 %. Source: Statistics Finland.

How many people live in Rusko?

The published population is 6,381 people. Source: Statistics Finland.

Is Rusko a good place to live?

Rusko may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Afghanistan live in Rusko?

The official country of birth distribution records 0 people (0.0%) in the source-defined population for 2025. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Rusko, Finland: salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/fi/rusko/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Statistics Finland country_of_birth distribution pxdata.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-28
  2. Statistics Finland language_spoken_at_home distribution pxdata.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-28
  3. Statistics Finland StatFin vaerak/11ra (Key figures on population) statfin.stat.fi · checked 2026-09-05
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