At a Glance
Median Income
$62,222
$20,418 per capita
Home Value
$96,200
Zillow: $149,366
Median Rent
$340/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
18.8%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
27.8% smoking rate
How Busby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Busby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Busby a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Busby residents earn a median household income of $62,222 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,418. The unemployment rate stands at 18.8% (422% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Busby is $96,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,366. Median rent is $340/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
28.4% of adults in Busby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Busby has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population483
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,222
Per Capita$20,418
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$1,286M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,200
Rent$340
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$149,366
Housing Units186
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking27.8%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death25,709/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation3,451 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score2.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 47%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Busby was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Sheridan County (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.