At a Glance
Median Income
$55,417
$22,147 per capita
Home Value
$80,700
Zillow: $83,430
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
18.3% smoking rate
How Bush Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bush's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bush a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bush residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,147. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bush is $80,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,430. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
11.5% of adults in Bush hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bush has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population347
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density754/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$22,147
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,700
Rent
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$83,430
Housing Units124
Rent Burden47.5%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation395 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bush was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.