At a Glance
Median Income
$52,723
$28,134 per capita
Home Value
$109,200
Zillow: $291,496
Median Rent
$1,206/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
220/100K
1,430/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
319 sunny days/yr
How Bushnell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bushnell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bushnell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bushnell residents earn a median household income of $52,723 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,134. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,697 business establishments, including 191 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bushnell is $109,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,496. Median rent is $1,206/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Bushnell reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,430/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Bushnell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bushnell has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,148
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,723
Per Capita$28,134
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$7,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,200
Rent$1,206
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$291,496
Housing Units1,591
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
F
Violent220/100K
Property1,430/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,415/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation61 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Bushnell was founded in 1884.
The median home in Bushnell was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Leesburg International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 191 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
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