The current mayor is Sandy Simpson (2020) As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 1,151 people, 500 households, and 329 families residing in the town.

High school students from Rutherford are zoned to,[9] and generally attend the consolidated Gibson County High School, also operated by the district, located just south of Dyer.

Prior to consolidation in 1980, Rutherford High School served the community.

Crockett's reconstructed cabin is located in downtown Rutherford as is the grave of his mother.

Rutherford hosts a community festival called "Davy Crockett Days" each year.